. Poetry from The Great In-Between: Lost love

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Lost love

 


(A lone voice whispers)


I met my first love in June

When the full Moon 

Ruled the night sky


Like Zeus


And those sweet memories will always remain


Even now,

Since she's gone and I feel such pain.


The Heavens light 

I know

Will shine soon again 


Lighting up the Moon 

As we once more are reintroduced


Like on that beautiful day 

We first met in June


And even though this pain follows me 


Like a ghost down every lane


In the public and spiritual domains


Offering me dark fruits

Like Hera


I still march on


Carried by the memories of walking hand in hand 


In such fun

Fancy free and footloose 


Down so many unforgettable side streets 


And that's why 

Even now, 

After 22 years


Of painful mental abuse 

I can't say goodbye 


For as I look up into the night sky


Up high

And see a full Moon 


I still cry

Inside 

Asking 


Oh, 

Why Lord


Did my true love have to die



(C)

Copyright John Duffy 



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