Boxes and Flames

somehow the boxes got moved from here to there

left over from some holiday fare,

snickers and sassy flares on a late Sunday eve

you tell me you love me

you tell me you care

lies!

what does it mean when one speaks in the moment

swilling promises of grandiose schemes

words that make magic 

actions nothing more than some impotent dream

you tell me you love me

you tell me you're there

what?

don't bother me with intentions

when actions are limp

priceless reaction from those left to sit

on the sidelines, still smirking

swatting horseflies and spit

we don't roll that way

stuck here in the hay

left out in winter

it's Monday,

austere...

Reviews

[ANTO]

The passion in this is so searing that, if it were translated into an action, well... I would pity the subject of the writing is all I can say, but the pen is mightier so I STILL pity them - and if they are undeserving of that pity then I'll still pity 'em just for pitys sake.

I loved the image of hay in the field rolled and awaiting to nourish a deserving soul.

Bravo! Alisa

[Alisa Js]

Hello ANTO,

Thank you for your perceptive comments...

Actions do speak louder than words, all the time...what a shame it is that some think all they have to do is speak the words, great sounding words, without any follow-up?

What kind of nonsense is that??

Empty headed dreams in my opinion.

Sending you thoughts for a happy everything!

Alisa ;-)

[ANTO]

And the same back to you Alisa - thank you

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~~ wow... this is brilliantly articulated, dear alisa... ~~ words have to match actions... ~~ sometimes i think that those who make pompous promises and never deliver are the most cruel people on earth... because they crush us... by first raising our hopes... and then dampening our spirits... ~~ i have been deceived in the past by the smooth-talkers of the world... and if there's anything i detest, it is their behaviour... and the manner in which it preys upon the vulnerable and the sensitive... ~~ once again, your poem is absolutely brilliant... and i think it might just be the most powerful piece you've written (imho)... the imagery is stunning and expressions like "actions nothing more than some impotent dream"... and "don't bother me with intentions" / "when actions are limp" bring out the power of your message very strongly... and the closing is to die for... it's understated but so poetic and profound... i love the image... i can feel my own story in my bone marrow after reading this piece... p.s. i hope my partner does not scam me...

[Alisa Js]

Hello serah,

Thank you for your comments. Sadly, this was inspired by a recent true event in my life. Needless to say, that person is no longer a factor...

...however, on the flip side, he did inspire something that I hope will resonate with other hearts.

I agree with you in that the absolute worst thing anyone can do is to make huge, pretentious promises taking advantage of trusting hearts, believing hearts... and do absolutely NOTHING afterward is truly pathetic!

Wishing you well.

alisa

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~~ i'm sorry to hear that, alisa... and send you my best... ~~ at this point, i'm not sure if i'm getting scammed or not... time will tell...