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why you've lost his embrace
once a kiss was enough to feed multitudes
now the jam and croissant
and the morning's soft mirth
are declined because they're "half eaten."
Is it so unforeseen
his pursuit of Eros
the highest and best and most beautiful
was not just a rhapsody
wrapped in your name
but a doomed questing passion you loved and "forgave"?
Sad, but, in the way of many sad things, so beautiful, Joe.
ReplyDeleteIt is good to see this other side of you, Joe.
ReplyDeleteAgree with Candace - sad but beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI think I need to come back and read it a few more times.
ReplyDeleteJust came back to read this again and the picture really adds impact. Wow.
ReplyDeleteI wish I didn't understand those words.
ReplyDeleteSad, but beautifully written.
ReplyDeletehaunting.
ReplyDelete(thanks for visiting my blog; it led me to yours. i love your prose and your poetry.)
Coly How, Joe. That is so beautiful. When I got to the end, the first thing I thought of saying to you was, "That is so sad." And reading the comments of the others who say it, all I can do is throw mine on the pile. I love what justjock says about the wishing we didn't know what those words mean.
ReplyDeleteGet a publisher!
ReplyDeleteGeez, this stuff is great.
I will be back here again.
Don't you find you meet the most interesting people on Blogger?
Take care Joe~!
Keep writing.....