Illusion

Illusion

Everyday

illusion burns me alive,

I’m only “smoke and ashes babe”

invisible to your touch.

No need to worry what I say,

no need to turn away

from my love

as it’s only “smoke and ashes babe”;

only dust

blown by the wind.

~~~

Once there was substance,

a flesh and blood man

who stood naked

emotionally open

to the shadows of you,

willing to walk in step

with your spirit roaming,

my flute playing to your heart beats.

When you left

you took the music with you

leaving only illusion

burning me alive;

leaving only “smoke and ashes babe”.

Aztec Warrior/redzone 4.8.16

Note: the quoted lines in the poem are from Tracy Chapman’s 

song, ‘Smoke And Ashes’

Author's Note

...thanks for reading

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, it is like going through the motions after a love affair breaks apart....especially when you are the one who wanted it to last. Feelings of self worth go up in smoke. The world is dark and there is no music. Still, that is precisely the time to keep on going....even if it is only going through the motions. Eventually the sun shines again and little melodies kiss your ears. Yup, believe this old lady. She knows! :) I like Tracy Chapman's lyrics and music. It's great how music inspires you to write. Very "nice" my friend. Lydi*

[Lyn Anderson]

There are relationships that burn badly -- and the healing is more of a recreation than just licking our wounds. Nice use of the song.

[Pryde Foltz]

I once wrote ... let your heart be the phoenix ... it will rise again and again from any burnt-out, old embers. This piece is a what a good re-rising looks like. really great piece, Curt.

The url if you are interested ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYLhFMAOf1U&list=PLq7iGUqmER5AKhTxZqTXzDU9MwPmjwGhn&index=12

[jacob erin-cilberto]

damn good stuff...i think some relationships have done this to me...well, especially one in particular...and i have felt like smoke and ashes and maybe mirrors, since...
going through the motions...it happens...

and then we un-happen.