Morning Views; 27 July

 

1.

So we part again, devils of the night and I-

I wish I could say "parting was such sweet sorrow"

 But, I find I don’t know if I like it or not

So accustomed am I, to the life of the haunted;

That I’ve begun to feel transparent- lifeless.

 

2.

Morning brings views of bikinis and beaches

Of Parrots that fly, and parrots that swim,

Of treasures unclaimed- both golden and natural,

And of magnificent vessels, caressing the oceans

I keep looking for myself amongst the smiling faces

Only to look away and find this old septic prison

 

3.

I find I’m not as bitter as the man I laid to rest last night

I didn’t dream of tragedy and broken things

For the entirety of my slumber -as I’ve come to know it

And although I am not nor will ever truly be free,

I think I’ve come to find that keeping a wolf in the throne room

Makes good company when you’re kicking and screaming,

-Or when you’re reaching for warmth 

Reviews

[Catlen]

Good Work! I like it AJ. I like the reference to Shakespeare, too.

[A.J.]

well thank ya! i didn't realize i had dropped the S-bomb though?

[Catlen]

You don't know to which phrase I'm referring?

[A.J.]

no, believe me I'm thinking. there is one possibility- but it would be entirely accidental.

[Catlen]

"parting is such sweet sorrow" that's from Romeo and Juliet...

[A.J.]

oh, duh. lol! I've never really fancied shakespeare. Not that I dislike him; there's just more out there. I was thinking it was the 'wolf in the throneroom' - and when I googled it there is a band named Wolves in the Throne Room; who appear to have named themselves after something by a Steven Shakespeare; whom I've never even heard of.

[Catlen]

You might need to place that line in "" though since it's quoting.

[A.J.]

even when not an exact quote?

[Catlen]

I think so, it's a close one...

[A.J.]

how about what I did up there? Shakespeare didn't say 'was" I dont think, so therefore I cant imply he said it.. but acknowledgement of the source is warranted.

[Catlen]

anyone who knows Shakespeare will relate your line with him. see my email.