Puppeteer

So cliche - except when it happens to you: that love you thought was "The One" turns sour and it turns your world upside down...or rightside up...depending on how you look at it.

 

The joys you never knew you’ll never miss

My ignorance was a dark night, but it was bliss

 

I thought I saw a star luring me with its light

But it was the eyes of a coiling snake ready to bite

 

Dyslexic hearts and their stories - all misread

They get it all wrong - all misled

 

What curse makes a lamb from a lion,

And turns a soft soul into cold, hard iron?

 

A songbird that once leapt and soared

Now is tied to a pole with an invisible cord

 

The cries of your broken puppet do you hear?

“No more will I dance for you, Dear Puppeteer”

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

"Dyslexic hearts." Now there is a really unique, and apt, image for "true love." This one reflects a heart that has gained painful understanding from a life lesson, but has not quite ceased hemorrhaging yet. Some bitterness still remains. I imagine this one is based on actual experience.

[Laz K.]

Your "diagnosis" is very accurate.
Thank you for your feedback!

[Willow Wild]

I felt the emotion deep within myself when reading this! To remember the pain and hardship I went through, theses past two years....This is amazing, from the imagery too the unique vocabulary you chose!
I truly felt like I was in my past, while reading this poem!

[barleygirl]

Your poem shows in vivid detail why I never got married in my 63 yrs of life. There always seem to be expectations like gut worms that pop out when we didn't realize we were so wormy & my own dumb expectations are as bad as the other person's, but it's almost impossible to not bring this curse into our relationships. I love how you say all this in imaginative ways using imagery that's energetic & interesting (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Dave Brown]

if an unfortunate experience can lead to such an excellent write, you should continue along that path!
Well, maybe not?

[Laz K.]

Hah, yes, everything comes at a price, doesn't it? Sometimes it's hard to tell though whether the price is too high or not...
Thanks for the review. It's very much appreciated!