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Once Again for Those in the Balcony

by Christel Crews

And yes, I am jaded
Raised by the promise of
Happily ever after
Prince charming
The fairy tale lie

And yes, I am jaded
Believing that love would arrive
I was green; then
In yesterdayÂ’s heartache
Innocence was lost

And yes, I am jaded
Not pessimistic, only pragmatic
Without hope nor
Raising expectation
To be broken

And yes, I am jaded
And I will remain this way until
I see honesty in
The depth of his eyes
And the color of his tone

Only then
Perhaps I will believe
Again

07/09/2006

Author's Note: (see: jaded, i told you i'd write it)

Posted on 07/10/2006
Copyright © 2024 Christel Crews

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Elizabeth Jill on 07/10/06 at 02:45 PM

It comes and goes in drifts, skepticism...and it applies to both sides of the ocean...the east and the west. Beware of the undertow is Saving Grace's advice, while Seek ye first has often been the toughest...

Both are excellently presented, as is this poem!
—Jill

Posted by Gregory O'Neill on 07/11/06 at 01:06 AM

Optismism takes determination by the hand in this poem! Nice job, Christel!

Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 07/11/06 at 01:11 AM

A powerful down to earth expression of how we all must face the reality of love and relationship, and not to give up hope, though the fairy tale must be left far behind.

Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 07/17/06 at 01:55 PM

Facing disappointment in others and putting fairy tales in their proper place - this is well written.

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