A World of Her Own

Just a little ditty.

A World of Her Own

Her hair smelled like the Wyoming sunshine

He asked her where she'd been

Through her new found lover's aura

She whispered, "just out"

He hung his head in deep despair

Wondering what kind of man could let her go

She placed her hand on the back of his neck

She whispered, "we're fine"

She took him ever so lightly

To a place behind the alfalfa fields,

Next to the cottonwood stump

Beneath the lilac bush

There, in the hollow of a furled elm leaf

Existed an entire world, albeit small

Everything a world should have, existed there

And primarily love

She smiled at him and held his hand

And watched as the world, her world, ebbed and flowed

And then, when it was time to go

She whispered, "pure joy"

The next week after the last of the cameras had left

The little world was dead and gone

Crushed beneath the big worlds prying eyes, he invited

She whispered, "I'll die"

There are places in this world 

That exist for the hearts of the worthy

There are places in this world

That are not meant for you

Author's Note

thanks.

Reviews

[Kerry O'Connor]

I've read this poem before, and it kind of leaves me at a loss for words (probably why I haven't reviewed it before). There are so many layers of meaning, within the words and within the emotions, that I'm reeling by the end. I wonder if this woman has perfected the art of loving two men at the same time, albeit in different ways and in different spaces; and I wonder at the exposure at the end of the perfect place for lovers, and things intended to be secret being displayed to the world's prying eyes... Then the final cryptic stanza.

I would love to know where this idea came from; there's sure to be a story behind it.

[Wicahpi]

Ah, Man! This was perfect til the last line! :(
I loved this write. Even felt like Nebraska! lol
Gotta love the lilacs, too.

Makes me miss my honey, more.
Fabulous write!

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wow---great--write this reads so well
a great descriptive narrative poem-
you kept up the despondent mood
implied slyly to a grim hopelessness...
magnificent write...love it!!!

james:-)

[Miss Coral]

Beautiful piece.. there is a haunting and melancholy feel throughout it, while at the same time it seems that it's happy. Excellent.

[Shante Payne]

When I first read it, I was like is this chic cheating so I read it again to understand better. Now I see that they are actors and though she shows love on camera she wouldn't dare actually go out with him. The whispered "I'll die" is great becuase even though she whispers everything else, this seems the most powerful of all. I really enjoy all of your work...wonder how that brain of yours works. Love it, thanks for sharing.

[Ice QueenJen]

I found this at first sad, so I read it again. And its only for a short while that you can enter her world, for me this is a sad ditty.

good write though :)

[Ed Hart]

yes, and some of them hurt, meant for you or not

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you always built a wonderful picture in my mind, a lovely little ditty..

[Seashell]

"Just a little ditty" ...haaaa. It's fabby !! I dunno...but there's something magical here. Never really thought about this "action" "camera" behind the scenes stuff before....now I have and the mind boggles...I thank you for share.

Babs xx