Love's abiding quandary..

from a quote by Aphra Behn " One hour of right-down love is worth an age of dully living on" " ......'tis where my muse took me..

Love's abiding quandary..

Shall I, shan't I? The question so occupies my mind,
I've tasted love sweet like nector from the gods
that no earthly drug could scarce compare,
I was inspired by its allure, surfed foamy crest
of seventh wave, touched twinkling stars,
my zest unbridled, her kiss the fuel of my desire

But that was then and this is now, prisoner of my undoing
let not a priceless gift take second place
to one's own hubris pride, even the deepest well
if overused, is destined to one day run dry,
as now I sit in contemplation has life passed me by?

And yet not bereft of hope, a chink of light pierces my gloom
another so radiant, so ravishing, walks by
and I'm drawn like moth to light, rejection yes
a bitter pill, yet to wallow in dreams of yesterday
serves further to addle present indifference...

So I must grasp the nettle and should it sting, well at least
consoled, resigned I gave it my best try...
For life without love, surefire recipe to curl up, close eyes, and die!

© 1 hour ago   love   

Author's Note

Hit me with your best shot

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I sit in this same comtemplation...But have loved many times and gained from those loves, even though I now sit by myself...I have those memories good and bad...but ones I "shan't" let go of ever.
Nicely done, Tom,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

A priceless gift and poem you share with us Tom. You tasted love. You cherished love. You embraced love. The gift that keeps on giving.
Keep the hope alive. Keep the fire burning.