Dancing to Charades

A moonlit bay, dancing alone
To the rhythm of the ocean
Bathed in colourless despair
Caressed by coldness
Holding within my heart
A bouquet of lies

Remembrance like fragrance
Of wilting flowers
Merciless in its presence
Turning stakes within a broken heart
The final wave of goodbye
Repeated movies in my mind

The ‘I love yous’
In lovers’ passion throes
Nothing but keys to doors
Of brief encounters
What I thought was promises of forever
Were ashes on kissed lips

Lover’s divine gifts
A lovely masquerade
A passionate charade
Of endless deep love
Left like fallen confetti
At the altar of an empty church

Loneliness is my lover tonight
Constantly loving me long and hard
Desolation court me with love
Whispering promises of misery
To embrace me with passion
Heart held hostage in a masquerade.