Love's Sweet Accusations
Childhood:
Hopscotch, monkey bars and merry-go-rounds--The stained off-white swimming pool at the city park.
But why are you late? Mom drove by the park. The pool was empty. The merry didn't go, the bars had no monkeys and scotches didn't hop … a lie? untruth? deception?
the need for
explanation, accounting, evidence,
surprise
interrogation, scrutinizing, investigation, castigation, toddler incarceration, supper deprivation
learning
guilt early with curly locks to hide behind so they don't find the innocence destroyed
sweet child at play
conniving feigned innocence
mommy's sweet boy
Wedded Bliss:
and freedom rings O O
one for me and one for you
I do, you do, we do two
the bridesmaid winks
we're on the blink
I swear to no avail
it's raining--no it's hail
I'm turning rather pale
I'm in my father's jail!
Well, I got a girl just like the girl
only the start dear heart
every move and word heard with every meaning
and every gesture leaning gleaning every possible
nuance and influential possibility of damnation
figured and deduced from what I didn't say or do
or what I might have could've did if I'd had the chance
regardless of what I say
that doesn't matter anyway
wedded bliss
my sacred vow eternal
cell door ajar
Seeking Love:
lesson learned
I won't be burned
a leaf's been turned
some joy's been earned
I love you
oh, the bliss!
but, what about this?
Ah, love's sweet accusations….
They do not sway me
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