In reply to Played
One night. That was enough
To tear my world apart.
Don’t dare call inconstant
My disappearing act.
What would you have me do?
Fight when there was no hope,
When all the while I knew
To stay would mean the rope?
I fled. Yes. I admit it.
You did not see my pain,
So from these accusations
Take care to refrain.
You were not free to love,
Be mine, be loved in turn.
To watch you be another’s
For this I should return?
If only-I were a player
And had a heart of stone,
Yet when the heavens pour
I long for you alone.
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Fabulous talent you have, thought I would give you an award. Drop by if they don’t bring you out in a rash! http://friendlyfairytales.com/2013/11/25/awarded-blog-of-the-year-among-other-blessings/ Warmly, Brenda
Thank you so much, Brenda. I’m touched. Congratulations on getting the award and thank you for sharing it with me. It’s a lovely way to start the week. 🙂
My pleasure, and it’s well deserved. Thanks for being part of my world! Brenda
It’s a delight!
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Hiya, Vic. This is a sensitive response and one which allows the reader to understand both perspectives. Nicely written.
Thank you, Chris. I’m glad you liked it. And thank you too for prompting me to write a reply. I’ve written replies to other poet’s poems before, but never to one of my own. A new experience.
Warm regards,
Vic
Beautifully done
Thank you, Dawn 🙂
🙂
Love this – so full of emotion (and the photo’s not bad either ;-)).
Thank you, yakinamak. I searched the internet far and low for just the right image. It seemed to fit. I like the air of mystery that not seeing one’s face brings to the story. I wrote this as a reply to Play, after a fellow blogger Chris suggested that it would be interesting to hear the other side of the story. So I played with the idea that the “player” may not be quite the bad wolf he’s been made out to be 😉
Nominated you back, Vic, for the Dragon’s award!!! xxx
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Thank you, Alienora. That’s very sweet of you xxx
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