When love was a stranger

Revised

Before love was a stranger with trembling hands,

I choked on its emotional and physical demands.

Before love was a stranger I’d sit by the phone, dialing numbers in the darkness, desperate and alone.

Before love was a stranger it confided in me, always taunting and teasing so effortlessly.

No party invites no formal dress, no significant other do I possess.

It’s just me myself in an empty room, a dusty old sarcophagus in which I’m entombed.

“When love was a stranger” I asked myself why,

as I stared into the mirror and received no reply.

Reviews

[Cherrie Palmer]

This plays like a song. Very rhythmic all it needs is a bridge and wa-la a song is born

[Dream Weaver]

Thank you Cherrie, You are always too kind.

[no tell writer]

Such a creative write, enjoyed this

[Dream Weaver]

Thank you kindly, so glad you took the time to review...

[Chris Shaw]

Loved the flow of your lines. An excellent read. Thank you.

Chris

[Dream Weaver]

Thank you for taking the time young lady, much appreciated.

[Relic]

This is written really well and conveys the happy conclusion to a depressing and lonely situation.

[Dream Weaver]

Thanks Relic, much appreciated...

[Tabby Mac]

I love this! Very clever, and moving!! I loved the flow, it's relatable too! Well done! I love this one!!
Tabby

[Dream Weaver]

Thank you Ms. tabby Mac, much appreciated...

[just is]

I totally love this write, This is awesome.

[Gypsy Dreamer]

I love this Dream Weaver. I myself love to be alone and not in love at times. It's a refreshing burden off the heart and yet it gets so lonely... then it's time to yearn again. I completely understand. GD.

[quinfinn]

the mirror is the last place to look for an answer to loneliness. it is like being mocked by the very malady which possesses you and keeps you in that silent autocracy which torments the very spirit. love as a stranger is an interesting concept, is love not always a stranger? isn't it the concept of mystery and unfamiliarity which makes love so appealing? they say that familiarity breeds contempt...perhaps that is true, even when we love deeply. i think it is friendship which keeps lovers together and satisfied with their relationship. because we depend on that "stranger" to make our sex lives interesting and romantic. i firmly believe that best friends make the best lovers. this was a provocative and mentally stimulating write...awesome and truly delivers!

[Dream Weaver]

A very astute observation QF...if indeed love was familiar people would most likely overlook it. But it being a stranger to it has it's appeal as well as pitfalls. thanks for your perception/review. Always appreciated.

[SyberRose]

I really like the title alot and you expressed the feelings of distant love very well or should I say foggy distant memories. Nicely done DreamWeaver...SyberRose

[Dream Weaver]

Thank you SyberRose, I truly appreciate your time to comment.