~Is That All There Is?

If happiness is a warm gun, 

            where's my ammunition

you were locked and loaded 

           before I had a chance to breathe

shot me through the heart,

               then right between the eyes

the music was blaring,

       the dance all a frenzy

my pulse was rocking to your beat

next thing I knew

 you swept me off my feet

you changed your tune

          faster than the steps

listening to old sad songs now

          whilst the needle skips

stuck in that groove of

         ~ is that all there is? 

Author's Note

Reviews

[redflutterby]

Ahhhh....is that all there is?? Sometimes my wonderful friend I'm afraid so. You're left with that lingering residue of dissatisfaction. But there's always more music and if you dare another dance to be had. Next time frisk them good first for any weapons. Ha!! ;-)

[Frieda P]

So not the answer I was looking for big mouth, must you always speak the truth?! Thanks, glad you came up with a solution! :-)

[redflutterby]

Lol... sorry my mouth has a mind of its own. And I said sometimes ...s**t!! Love ya... ;-

[Frieda P]

Lol, do I look deaf to you, heard you first time! ;-P

[redflutterby]

Ha..I commented and it didn't show up so i commented again!! Man you are tough today!!! Pfftt... ;-p

[Frieda P]

Hahah somebody tied my knickers in a knot! ;-P

[redflutterby]

Who dared mess with your knickers?? Someone needs an arse kicking?? Haha...

[Frieda P]

Aliens, they didn't know any better. ;-P

[redflutterby]

Must have a death wish...lol!!! ;-)

[Frieda P]

Ha, I think you're on to something there Red! ;-)

[Ken Simm.]

Is that all there is? Well sometimes there is more but you have to put more money in.

[Frieda P]

It always comes down to money.....

[Clayton Bardwell]

Thank you Frieda,

I hadn't heard this rendition of one of my favorite songs. Bette has never looked or sounded better but oh that Peggy Lee. I'm afraid I'm stuck in that groove. I don't mind it so much. Thanks for the memories.

[Frieda P]

So pleased it took you there Clayton, nice to see you on my page, much appreciated.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

They always say "easy come easy go" but with love it is never easy to see it go... Love is a great thing to have but not the only reason for living.

[Frieda P]

Right, there's pizza too, thanks Dale ;-)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Very good point, and don't forget the beer.

[Frieda P]

Haha doesn't beer just naturally go with pizza?

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Of coarse, beer goes with so many things. :)

[Frieda P]

Yep there's some old song about pizza & beer, I remember my uncle listening to it, but it doesn't come to mind at the moment...

[quinfinn]

i remember this song....seems like it was someone else singing it all those years ago. love Bette, though! i think you have nailed it with this one , posies. very cleverly written and nicely executed. let's break out the booze and have a ball now.....

[Frieda P]

I heard this old song last night and it resonated with me, when I looked it up on youtube, it was originally sung by Peggy Lee, ha....I'm all for the booze and having a ball quin! Let's keep dancing....

[quinfinn]

peggy lee, of course! couldn't remember to save me.....yes, let's!

[Frieda P]

I actually like Bette's version better...

[quinfinn]

she does it well.....

[David Scott]

I can feel the frustration. Not angry as much as deeply unsatisfied. I had the feeling this was about a "pre-ejaculation" of emotional energy. Maybe the sexual meaning hidden in there as well.
Clever and passive aggressive in a way.
Oh, and to answer the question, in some cases yes... but usually, with communication, there cam always be more. Otherwise, move on.

[Frieda P]

That made me smile David, how did you eek that out...'communication', key word there, mostly dysfunctional at best. Thanks for your insight.

[David Scott]

Well... Maybe we can invent emotional "Viagra". Keep the heart open to hear and respond... I'm not a child dear. I know what "keys" are needed to open the doors... I still seem to lose my keychain from time to time though. ;)

[Frieda P]

I was going to say something like 'surely you jest, men never grow up' but since I like you, I just decided to say hold on to your keychain. ;-)

[David Scott]

Ha! Best comeback ever! Subtle, but profound. I like you too "babe". ;)

[icelandicblue]

There are those days where we feel bereft and that life is nothing but suffering. Your words are universal and your sentiment is familiar. Nice work as always Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Thanks blue, I think more than a few people would agree with your sentiments there too.

[Dream Weaver]

Adore the pic and again with the vid...The words magic! Nuff said.. ;)

[Frieda P]

Thanks Dream, always a pleasure to have you on my page! ;-)

[Dream Weaver]

UR welcome Frieda, That's what I'm here for. ;0)

[Rita L. Sev]

An eternal question, never satisfactorily answered - and very well illustrated in your poem. You have used two strong metaphors, and mingled them beautifully! Well penned, as always, Frieda!

[Frieda P]

Ha...No, I'm afraid there are no answers to this age old question...thanks Rita!