Ache by Roger J Kenyon
In the darkness I stayed
until light led me to you
on stage.
With sets that blurred fast
we danced a seductive
pas-de-deux.
In stages more deceptive
than reality.
Before an opaque facade
of life left images.
I endured until the
curtain dropped and
restored me back to light
02/02/2009
Author's Note: I have since moved on ...but it still hurts at times.....
Posted on 02/03/2009 Copyright © 2024 Roger J Kenyon
Member Comments on this Poem |
Posted by James Cavet on 01/17/10 at 08:55 PM Beautiful, even if all the images are not easily understood. |
Posted by Glenn Currier on 02/24/10 at 07:00 PM Ah yes, life as a stage. I like the movement amidst the light. Thanks. |
Posted by P.T. Brooks on 04/18/11 at 02:15 PM I enjoyed this Roger, Thanks for the read |
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