FABLES

In such a lonely world... xo

Cracked glass

what was love

longing

lifting smiles

just a legend all the while

sad

in such a lonely world

faded flowers

fainter fragrance

wanted only

to protect you

secure you

protecting myself now

from more pain

where to go from here?

time fades away

love

easier said than done

messages unanswered

tried to show you love

unyielding

you lit the darkness

dancing hand-in-hand

now dancing alone

forgetting

life

it’s all just myth now

melded

now muted

so many wandering

wanting a warm embrace

clinging desperately

like snow in the shadows

are we strong enough

to make some sense of it all?

shadows fade

will we find our way back?

single strand of thread binds us

and you with a swaying knife in your hand.

Author's Note

"Lorsqu’un adulte entre dans le monde des fables il ne peut plus en sortir”
(When an adult enters the world of fables he cannot get out)
― Hugo Pratt Cort Maltese en Siberie

Reviews

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

It can be difficult to discern reality from fable...as when we are in love, we are taken into a magical fairytale and life seems like a fairytale itself. it can be heart-wrenching, when the mirror of our perfect fable shatters and shows us true colors of how love can be sometimes.

[Echoes of Eros]

Yes, oh yes, Nadia. Love that is woven of smoke and mirrors will one day fade into mist. May your love be created from the very soul of Love; the pure joy of the universe that will feed you both ecstasy forever. xo

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

You are so sweet! I wish the same for you!

[Writing Angel]

must it be fable? as it is the way love goes in this world..its not longer a story yet a guidbook
this poem is amazing ..its deeper than most go as well as the perspective is pure..

[Echoes of Eros]

Always so appreciative of your glimpses into my poetry. I can only wake each day because I believe that somehow, through all the fables I've lived, that a deeper, truer love does exist. xo

[Writing Angel]

then take a minute and realize some fairy tales..are true stories..
but not all stories are fairy tales

[Kelly Scheppers]

"so many wandering
wanting a warm embrace
clinging desperately
like snow in the shadows"

I could have read this many times and walked away...wanting more. Your presentation is stark and gives pulse to your every line, however brief they be.

I find sometimes that poetry doesn't require the clutter of punctuation. It gives a leaner look, as the reader intuitively knows where to pause.

Much enjoyed.

[Echoes of Eros]

When you are here to share your thoughts on my poetry, you always leave so much warmth and light behind. Thank you, dear Kelly. Wishing you a very happy weekend with every dream awakened for you. xo

[Kelly Scheppers]

...and I wish you the same! xo

[micky]

amazing piece love the tale it tells so much pain pain and honesty

[Echoes of Eros]

You are so sweet to review my thoughts, dear micky. Yes, love that is going to last must be able to face the darkest, coldest places. Spring rising after the winter. xo

[Reeg]

Damn it man your gunna end up Seducing everyone on writers cafe xD
Excellence! pure enjoyment! :D

[Echoes of Eros]

Ahaha, my friend! I am honored by your very kind words. May your weekend by overflowing with pure enjoyment!

[Valkyrie Warrior]

I think I have read this before...no less amazballs the second time around though!! I agree with the other reviews, very powerful and enthralling! 100 rating!!!!!

[Echoes of Eros]

Ah, it is always a joy to have you here, so come by as often as you like! Your presence is certainly sweeter than anything I could ever write. xo!

[Valkyrie Warrior]

:D! Thank you Eros, dear poet!!!!!

[yvo miki]

wow very good loved it so much beautiful poem

[Echoes of Eros]

I am so glad you have read my poems. Now I get to read yours. :)

[yvo miki]

Aww ur welcome

[maxine]

the real punch...that is what we all absorb or nod and acknowledge. I have been there sooo many times... 'feel it' I ask... and I am not sure of what I get back, but I hold on to what I do get back. the words are interchangeable for so many love poems. what is really going on? Do you love more than her? Do you suspect you are braver and profess more? The burn of neglect, ignore, exploration... you or her... stop it. if you love send a message.. i love you or i think i love you.. put you in the spot and them. love is so wonderful, own it and only return it when it is warranted.

[Echoes of Eros]

Dear maxine, you speak from light and shadows, these places of the heart, and I dearly thank you for that. xo

[Helen Woodward]

I found this enthralling to say the least, it is as if you are reaching out from the grave and hanging on by the merest thread waiting for someone...almost sinister... with a sharp knife, yet it is full to the brim with a longing I have seldom read. Beautiful, hauntingly so.
More please?

Blesssssssssssss

Helen.

[Echoes of Eros]

Helen, what a beautiful blessing to read your words and thoughts. I've been away awhile, but look forward to reading your poetry, and writing more too. xo

[Helen Woodward]

My pleasure :)

[Matching Socks]

Severing the ties of a strong passionate love is not easy and if it's not of our own desire then it leaves us with so many questions and so much hurt. So nicely delivered Eros.

[Echoes of Eros]

Precious Ana, I do thank you so much for your understanding, and yet hope with all my heart that you have never had to suffer too deeply. Your soul so endlessly shines. xo

[Matching Socks]

I have but that's part of living and loving I guess.

[Echoes of Eros]

May the love and life you find now wash away every painful shadow, precious poet. xo