Reflections, Part I
By Peter Scott
I sat
Wallowing in discomfort
Trying to forget
When love abandoned me
They were simple promises
With simple responses
Contrary to how it seemed
She was an average girl
Portrayed like a beauty to me
Skin so soft
Body so fine
Everything I ever wanted
Shown there
Aside from those moments
Glistening of the mind
Flaws lain bare
Neglect did I shield
Myself from the prophesy
Knew inside the heart
We were one destined as two
Planting lover's seeds
I kept to the plan
Cherished every progression
Of doomed matrimony
Now the pain pools
Seethes in the soul
Soaking through my skin
Betrayed by my pores
Lied to by my lover
As the vehicle turned to depart
Her eyes whispered sorrow
Lips spoke pleas
Telling me to stay
Gazing in our essence
So passionately
Fixed on the blessed event
-I love you-
-I need you-
Coursed from my tongue
Always would I be there for her
And told her so
Stepping into a portal from my past
Hugging her
Loving her
Time running fast
The future all set to task
One kiss
I will never forget
And a promise
She told me then
-Don't neglect your feelings-
-I am too rotten for you-
-You give me-
-Everything I want-
-Though I think I can not repay-
-Leave me-
-Before I hurt you-
-Unknowingly-
-Not worthy-
-Should you take me-
-I will love you-
-Until the end of time-
-Never worry-
-I love you-
-Eternally-
Then she was gone
Left to the mind
My captor
Transversing open planes
Cringing in the shadows
Of an overhanging glade
The old words resound
Vibrate in my bones
Tears shed
From the emotional violence
She wasn't the one
You aren't either
I am heartened
Only by a whimsical song
It speaks the truth
Without saying the words
³I love you.²
