ATTRACTION

The power of attraction draws us to the flame. More often than not..... we get burned.

ATTRACTION

 

Attracted to their aura, a moth to their flame

Burned and left smoldering, in unacknowledged blame

Moved by unseen fingers, just a pawn in their game

Each position no closer, the view stayed the same

 

Drawn to the patient spiders, unseen webs entrap

The back door was revealed, at the sound of a flap

How fleeting the dull applause, how faint the lone clap

Can they truly be believed, how wide was that gap

 

Tempting songs sang the sirens, an invite in tune

A soulmate attracted, to the call of the loon

But hopes faded quickly, as the path of the moon

As dawn sheds its light, on another lost rune

 

Poured out all emotions, to the voiceless pale mimes

Rated them at each visit, and rated them dimes

Embraced with empty arms, yet alone many times

Wasted were the poems, and wasted were the rhymes

 

Reviews

[Cryingkate]

Isn't it the drawing to the light that is the splendor moments?
After all, as I have asked before, " Can we keep them all?"

[Roger Turgeon]

While I would like to add many moths to my collection....this poem is more about betrayal

[Cryingkate]

Hugh ... Really? I missed that view...and got me another :-)

[Ryze Poetix]

This is great. We all have been bruised by love but it's refreshing to know that some people aren't afraid to express the impact it caused. Never know who might relate to it. Keep 'em coming!

[Roger Turgeon]

Like I say in my profile... a depressed romantic. But we heal and move on. Writing helps ( : O )

[Giggling Star]

Sounds like you might be a romantic at heart that falls in love quickly, without stopping to think. Hoping against hope that "this will be the one". I say this because the plurals you used. A very good piece ... many people can relate.

[Roger Turgeon]

Sorry for the late response...yes I am a romantic... no apology ( : O ). Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it

[Blue]

Wow. I'm breathless. You have a way with words and emotions! Anyway, I sent you a friend request because I was interested in your "About Me" section. I think depression is a very interesting topic to deal with, same with romance. Thank you for sharing this.

[Roger Turgeon]

Any fan of depression and romance is a friend of mine. Thanks for the read.

[Tina Louise UK]

beautifully somber Roger....burns do heal in time :) x