Rejection and Failure
by wisp Saturday, Jan 9 2010, 6:52pm
international /
prose/poetry /
literature
are guiding lights.
For my Love
I conquered worlds for you
presented unimaginable riches to you
you were not moved
Again I departed with my armies
I laid bare ancient civilisations for you
in myriad worlds for you
But you were not moved
I gathered exotic perfumes, living treasures, countless slaves
from every corner of the universe for you
yet you remained unmoved
I surrendered my strength and armies
to you
and laid bare my soul to you
you were not moved
I tore out my heart for you
and sacrificed my mind to you
still
you remained unmoved
I went alone
one last time
to find a gift for you
bereft of heart, mind and soul
without armies, clothes or thought
I turned inward
and discovered one last treasure
a gift from you
A swirling shaft of light with seven spinning jewels
I returned to you
You smiled, embraced me
and took me to you.
Now I give my best to you
I dance, sing and play for you
I write verse for you alone
You are well pleased,
my Love