Saturday, August 27, 2005

The Captive

The chimp ceaselessly beats out its rage
Against the unrelenting bars of the cage
I turn and leave: I think it can see
That I am a prisoner of my apathy

Sunday, August 21, 2005

Departing

"I must get going now, I have a lot to do
How time flies when I am talking to you!
Oh, don't say goodbye! I'm here, my pet
I must go eventually, but not just yet"

And that's how ruthless Love wields power
And causes you to die twice within an hour

Thursday, August 18, 2005

Love Poem

Two dozen red carnations in a faux crystal jug
Cuddly cushions meticulously scattered on the rug
His favorite song playing: "I'm love's biggest fool"
And a bowl of red cherries on a low leather stool

Three little flames in their polished candlesticks
A feast sitting in the oven, slowly cooking till six
And two tiny drops of arsenic in the jasmine tea
For my not-so-true love is coming to dine with me

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Dance

Left together, Whirl together
Step two three, Step two three
Right together, Twirl together
Step two three, Step two three

Honeymoon in France together
Step two three, Step two three
Dreaming in advance together
Step two three, Step two three

Don’t we look so good together
Step two three Step two three
Let us knock on wood together
Step two three Step two three

Each one into the other blends
Step two three
Till the music ends