Dance in Scarcity

Dark and rainy weather in the UK

Forbye sun raised in my sky

We were dreaming of kissing under the same cloud

Days ends and become the months

You heal slowly to create a lie to

Play a role as a benevolent fellow

Under the sheets we shared a secret

To tell each other in the same season

But you made me stay hot under the collar

So I changed the weather to love (a)gain

But caused the scarcity of the hearts

Don’t blame me now for turning into an aloof

It has the unpleasantness of an addiction

Cravings of trying to quit

Yet misses the taste

I am quite ashamed in American to admit

I am all so hot and bothered

Author's Note

in this poem i tried to use the words with 2 meanings, like Forbye, hot under the collar, being all hot and bothered, and the difference of ‘quite’ in American English and British English… everything has two, two weathers, two meanings, and two English and i chose this dance with two people…

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

it seems there is much heat (under the collar) in this piece.... tugging at the heart....saying things that one might regret later on.... push and pull..."don't blame me now for turning into an aloof...." there is much tension .... yet passion as well...the dance works perfectly....
Warmly, B

[Beren]

Aww! Thank you really much for your time, I am so greatful that you liked this one! Have a great day!

[Betty Hermelee]

You are most welcome Beren!!!
Warmly, B

[Titilayo Sarah Eguridu]

To be or not to be?
I am so conflicted.
Thanks Beren!
You got me thinking!

[RomaJ]

I love the way this poem captures the tension between desire and restraint, turning emotional scarcity into a tangible, almost physical experience. The imagery of weather, heat, and shared secrets beautifully mirrors the push-and-pull of intimacy, while the confessional tone gives the poem a raw and honest vulnerability.

[Beren]

Awww! I am so glad to see you here! Thank you so much for your kind words and support! You definitely understood my poem, and I am greatful for that!

[Soren]

I love word play and using the nuances of the language to cast double meaning. Poetry is the ideal place for this and I use it quite frequently. Unfortunately it is often overlooked and I have even gotten comments taking it only one way that there would be better wording. This poem uses it well and I loved it.

[Beren]

Awww! Thank you so much for your very kind comment, I like word plays too and I love seeing you use this too! I think that's so special. Have a great day sir!

[Soren]

You are most welcome

[Rafia Noor Purbita]

i loved it . nice work.keep it up

[Beren]

Thank you so much!

[emmajoygreen]

A clever idea and well executed. Methinks it moves 'quite' satisfactorily!

[Beren]

Thank you Emma! I appreciate it!

[emmajoygreen]

You're more than welcome and - far more than casually skilled.

[Neville]

There is absolutely nothing that I don't love (like) about this entire page/poem/post .. it is such a pleasure watching you grow .. I can feel you getting close .. while I'm just g .. N 😎👍👍

[Beren]

Awww thank you really much as always! Made me so happy.

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful work. You paint a vivid picture.

[Beren]

Thank you.