Embers In A Bed Of Confusion.

A challenge by Kira.

Even in devotion's death,

when hope deserts us

and we know the truth

of the poisoned parting

of the ways.

 

Even when we accept that demise,

we still hold fast to a kernel

of emotion,

a deep rooted affection,

a broken, jagged fragment

of how we felt

when romance

was burning in our hearts,

and we were sure

that love would simply

last forever.

 

01/10/20

Author's Note

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Never stamp on the embers says I. You never know what the future holds. Never say never. Liked this very much, speaks a great deal about relationships. Well penned John.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you very much Chris and wise words not to stir those embers!

[duff]

Strength and confusion leading us to nowhere. Cling to faith to see if hope truly exists. I really like this. There is a clear depth. It checks all the emotional boxes.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You are very kind diff, glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks.

[Robert Trakofler]

I always keep some embers in my pocket for the occasional need for flames! It can get chilly this time of year never need when you need a good fire now i need to find some more kindles:) oops I meant more kindling!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed Robert, a good philosophy. Many thanks.

[X]

I love this John...so glad you took the challenge! Your wise words flow with lyrical candor...I think it is that kernel of affection we wish will last long after the fire dies...it feels cold when that lil' coal is no longer there...:)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed so Kira and thanks for the inspiration. Keep enjoying that beach, lucky gal!

[John the Baptist]

Well, disillusionment is indeed one b***h. But this is in truth what we often do, holding on to that last ember of affection. Of course, thirty years later we will look back and wonder what was wrong with us. Told with great feeling.

[Sami Khalil]

Sad and beautiful mixed with the straight reality of love lost, embers burning softly in the memory of it all. Very deep and descriptive sir John.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you so much Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly.