Love
(I was very bitter when I wrote this)
I know you.
You elude and escape me at every turn.
Tomes about what you do and
Stories of your consequences
Ring far and wide.
You strike without warning,
Causing discord and strife
Whenever you appear.
Your poison touch has glanced my cheek,
But I have seen through your golden fa�ade,
And I know.

To some, you are nothing more than
A common irritant, troublesome and repetitious.
For others, the unicorn always seen
From afar, but impossible to catch.
There are some that have
Accepted your touch, and are
Proud to show the mark.
Yet others felt you a prize,
Better than the gift of life,
Only to lose the potency of your
Sting, leaving only bitter and empty shells
In your wake.

To speak the truth, and I would be branded;
Blasphemer, heathen, fool, they would call me.
Your powers are spread far and wide,
Twisting reality, falsifying the truth.
To tell of your true self would only leave me
Alone, another victory for your hateful pride.
I will not destroy your heavenly appearance
Or damage your elitist reputation.
I stay silent to your conquests, both
Victorious and sour, telling
No one of your intent.
I complain to empty rooms of your
Avoidance of me, where only you can hear.
I oppose you, for all its worth to me.
I reject you, what you represent means nothing.
I denounce you, your words are merely lies.
I hate you, your name betrays your nature.
(but I'm bittersweet now)
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constructive criticism consults the creative.
written, & otherwise presented by Antonio Reda
date last created (edited): 17 January, 2001
html: 3 February, 2001
 
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