I can’t seem to help myself from burning things
November 13, 2007
I am writing in my blue book for you
secrets I’ve kept all along
terms of negotiable contact
I am a hider, a silent stepper
I spend all the days
knowing the contents of your thoughts
and his and hers, and hers
because it’s easier to blame
just like everybody does
every time I remember your name
I carve it into the wax
but it always melts, you know
November 13, 2007 at 12:50 pm
This is terrific. I especially like “negotiable contact.”
- Mark
November 13, 2007 at 12:52 pm
thanks Mark.
November 14, 2007 at 10:13 am
Oh excellent, I can relate and yes the wax always does melt…
November 14, 2007 at 11:18 am
thanks Crafty, and yes…it does.
December 11, 2007 at 9:40 am
Love the tone of this poem. It makes me want to read more of your work.
December 11, 2007 at 10:14 am
thank you for stopping in Sara. I appreciate your comments here.
December 31, 2007 at 6:47 pm
Happy New Years!
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February 18, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Fantastic. Love the title especially.