Her Wings are Free
Those wings enfold our love …
My heart surges forth from its cage
Obscured by the truth and constant rage,
On this metal stage I have engaged
The ways she outweighed my everyday
She had her wings she used to fly,
Consumed by her, was my alibi
With motley reasons she had to die,
I could not cry, one further night.
Emotions smacked like a cardiac
And crack my pericardial sac
My chest fought back like heart attacks
It’s quaint how opposites attract.
Matter of fact she was my savior
Her love had never lost its flavor
It’s labored through our many failures
And never once did that love waver.
There were nights I spoke with my maker
Where I carried one in the chamber
Wishing this behavior would soon taper
At my lowest I found my lifesaver.
She was someone in this atmosphere,
an angel sitting by my ear,
With her my fears just disappeared
I need her here to persevere.
I lied when I said she had to die,
I need her here to edify,
The reasons why she occupies
My soul, my heart, my evening skies
Why can’t I refuse her stranglehold?
Each week it comes back sevenfold
Her wings enfold our love so bold
those wings are what an angel holds
So let her fly, and use her wings,
And let her tug on all the strings
soon comes the spring and wedding rings
And life portrayed as queens and kings
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Very well penned and great rhyme in your enjoyable style. A pleasure to read. Well done Paul.
Thank you so much dear Phyllis, your words mean so much.
Great rhyme and structure with just a little frivolity, a tongue in cheek edge throughout. So well penned and cleverly rendered as always Paul. Kudos my friend.
Tony I am glad you enjoyed this piece. Thank you for your kind words my friend
Your rhyme is always amazing, Paul. This is no exception and a wonderful poem all up.
John, means a lot coming from you, thank you so much for your kind words
very enjoyable piece to read – I especially like how you show the “struggle” and ultimate realization of love
Ralph I’m glad you enjoyed this piece
Just wonderful verse. Love the rhythm and rhyme here.
Thank you so much Rasma.