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Center Stage

Here I am sitting, on an empty stage
as wind rustles dust on an empty page.
Whispering sweet nothings, to nothing at all
lost in a trance as the curtains call.

Engulfed in darkness I sit and reminisce
of a time that was much better than this.
I have fond memories within this place
yet happiness has vanished without a trace.
I have become loves faithful fool
and had fell victim to it's merciless rule.

But while I sulk in my pit of regret
the spotlight captures a petite silhouette.
As she revealed herself to me in the light
it went far beyond love at first sight.
Her skin resonates, with pure innocence
and my jaw locks up as my hands grow tense.
Her face is the depiction of pure desire
her hair looks as if woven from strands of hellfire.

As she rose upon her golden spire
the angels amplified their melodious choir.
With the body of a goddess, it is no surprise
that I am lost in the eternity within her eyes.
The entire stage now blooms with flowers
and my will has fallen to her seductive powers.

Oh the things I would say to her...
if my tongue were not caught within a slur...
Oh how I'd love to feel her embrace
if only my body were not frozen in place.
I am tired of loving in thoughts alone
whether carved in wood or engraved in stone.
Expressing those feelings for which I long
in rhythm, poetry, prose or song.

But no longer can I love as such
I yearn for loves vibrant touch.
I want to embrace the one that I adore
and show her the joy and pleasures in store.
I want to soar thru the sky, on wings of bliss
and seal the gates of destiny with a passionate kiss.
I want to take hold of a love so true
and share my life and my dreams with you.

But alas, the lights dim and the dreams fade
ending the heavenly serenade.
Laughter echoes as the flowers wilt
and the feeling of joy is consumed by guilt.
.......
Then there's me sitting....on an empty stage
as wind rustles the dust on an empty page.

Loneliness will forever keep my hopes at bay
just so I can live to die another day.

Written by Benaditus

(Robert)

Published 27th Nov 2014

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Re: Center Stage

Harpalycus

27th Nov 2014 10:04pm

You have worked hard on the rhymes, and they work well. Could I suggest, without meaning any offence, that you look at the rhythm. Reading it out loud is a good way of catching the awkwardnesses. Good writing.