The Future
in the tea-leaves i thought i saw
lovers locked like twins in a womb
happiness filled me as their lives unfurled
between the reading and the sink
the image changed to moss
that curled around a heart of stone
the lovers merely birthed from wishes
yet they had looked so peaceful where they slept
just beyond my touch – i wept
and cleared away the breakfast dishes
© alexander 2023
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Oh, this goes straight to my heart! I feel the tears.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you griffoner, I appreciate the read and comment. Alex
This is another poem I commented on and my comments disappeared .
This is a beautifully poignant poem. It reminds me of this stanza from one of my favourite poets.
Ah Love! could you and I with Fate conspire
To grasp this sorry Scheme of Things Entire,
Would not we shatter it to bits–and then
Re-mold it nearer to the Heart’s Desire!
Omar Khayyam
It is full of painful yearning and unrealised dreams.
Love it.
Alison x
Thank you Alison, and for directing me to the Omar Khayyam verse. Alex
Disappointment at its saddest. Fascinating words.
Hi Verb – I hope you’re doing well (groan)! Thanks for the read and comment. Alex