" Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood. "
~ George Orwell
He turned his face away from me
The song on his lips light and cheerful
But I knew the color of his heart was fearful
I walked out the door and let the tears fly free
Indulgued my grief in chocolate flustered revery
The irony of his face, still haunting lyrical
The bitter, sweet victory he won, now resentful
The innocent relief of a child who has finally broken his toy
The child now unsure of himself
Searching for unsaciable desire
Fearful of the chosen epiphany
Aging him now; was a promising self
Consummed in his own selfish fire
But forever a child of mystery
Author notes
Quote inspired:
" Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood. "
~ George Orwell
Italian Sonnet style
And for the one who inspires both the good and the bad in me.
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A woman to give herself in heart and all, her trust the riches of heaven.
Yet man to toy in her embrace, impoverished within his soul.For he cannot see what lays before him.
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That is a very interesting saying. Is it a quote, because I'd love to know who said it. If it's yours then, you read into the human character better than most. thanks for the comment.
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Everything about this piece was well chosen. The style, the words, even the quote you introduced the poem with was flawless. The emotion you poured into this really made it even that much more of a classic. I found this to be very deep and expressive. Well done...
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Thank you for your kind comment. I enjoyed reading what you had to say, it was insitefull. And I like getting good feedback on one of my favorite poems that came from a very hard time in my life.
thanks.
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it's very emotional, that great! your poem is so sad.... . The last sentence it awesome, fits so perfect! i rhymes so nicely, you don't even really notice there's a rhyme!
(it' a great quote;-) )
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Thank you, I really like working in the Italian Sonnet style. I'm not sure I have the meter right all the way through, but the form really lends itself to my way of thinking. Glad you liked it.
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GREAT
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Thank you, glad you could enjoy it.
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I love this piece, very emotive
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Thank you for reading and enjoying it.
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Thanks, glad you liked it.
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its very beautiful, you wrote it very well and i love the ending ^^
love and death
FoxCorpse
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Thank you. I worked on this one. Thanks for reading.
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This one is great.. I love the diction you used to make this sonnet styled poem come to life. Wonderful job!
Silvos.
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Thank you. This is one that just seemed to flow out of me. I'm getting more familiar with the style so it's getting easier to write with it, and I really enjoy the quality it gives the piece. It's a true story too, so that helps.
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