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Table for Two

I sometimes sit at the airport and watch people
watch them exit the gate and run into the arms of a loved one
I feel such mixed emotions that I don't know
whether I want to smile or cry

it reminds me of that time
I met her at that little bistro
I helped her out of the cab
and she stared into my eyes
...she saw me...
...she sawed me
with jagged edge teeth
that ripped open my heart
and she drank every last drop
of the love I had to give

[sighs are born inside the soul]

its so black when I look inside
like that void inbetween the stars
I sneered at the closest supernova
because I knew my smile would never be that bright

[ever again]

And at times my legs feel as though they weigh a ton each
I trudge one in front of the other till I collapse to my knees
just so I can pluck a ladybug from a blade of grass
and admire her on the tip of my finger

no breadcrumb trail to take me home
though I keep finding pieces of myself
lying scattered across the worlds that seperate us
just one more kiss...

now my words are empty vessels
sailing further and further away from me
the sweetest morsel I could possibly conjure
would be... "a table for two"

sorry.. this won't be up for long

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On Wednesday July 30th, 2008, totaltrip (48) writes:

i really enjoyed this.

On Thursday December 22nd, 2005, Sticky Kitty (321) writes:

beautiful. This made my insides ache. -kitty

On Friday December 2nd, 2005, Crimson Shade (115) writes:

This is one of the most sorrow filled pieces i have ever read... amazing... my hat goes off to you sir...

On Tuesday November 29th, 2005, suicideseason (2144) writes:

This is like...total agony being bled by a tourniquet that is payed by the hour...excrutiating.God damn.

On Saturday October 8th, 2005, blue (1749) writes:

I could feel where you were going with this.. excellently written btw.. sinking deeper into regret, sorrow.. but the ending.. oh, that ending was the dirt upon the grave. Most affecting as good poetry should be. ~b

On Wednesday October 5th, 2005, An Expired Member (57) writes:

I do like it, it has a certain rythym that kept it throughout the poem... I do relate, and i feel as though you do.. maybe not exactly, but similar...good poem too

On Monday May 16th, 2005, NikesRain (1474) writes:

always such superb work from you....such intensity and so many emotions just radiate in such a way i'm lost under the gravity and lifted by the beauty of it at the same time...magnificent

On Tuesday March 15th, 2005, Mute Serenade (216) writes:

every girls eyes just dialated a little as they rested their chin in their palm and rolled their eyes into the backs of their heads at the thought of such a romantic.

On Tuesday March 15th, 2005, Mute Serenade (216) writes:

you are set apart, remember that. there are so many men that can barely conceptualize the idea of love, and you have given it the reality of feeling, which lately is so overlooked. women crave a man like you. Love, Sue Zen

On Wednesday February 23rd, 2005, blue (1749) writes:

Such a display of loss and longing, you've flooded me with similar memories. and.."sighs are born inside the soul" this just grabbed tight, I'll never forget it...~b

On Sunday February 20th, 2005, ElegantKiss (401) writes:

I'm pleased this was up long enough for me to read it. I don't want to say too much about this, for fear that I'll forget how great it is by fumbling through my words. Amazing write.

On Monday February 14th, 2005, MindRape (887) writes:

oh wow OS this is just....wow. I have no words to express how deep this cuts into me

On Tuesday January 18th, 2005, Pennance (18) writes:

These are the poems that I relate to and nearly cry. Stunning ~penn

On Monday January 17th, 2005, flying_fox (769) writes:

Magnificent. This is just... mesmerising and beautiful and tragic and... and... wow. Old, you melt my heart with your words. Thank you so much.

On Sunday January 16th, 2005, anth (1611) writes:

i find myself returning to this often, as a kind of personal reminder of an event a few months ago i could never find the words for, and i cant really find the right comment, maybe next time

On Wednesday January 12th, 2005, Liz (406) writes:

My favorite part is the ladybug. I'm used to you sounding so whimsical, but the combination of love and suffering and you in the grass worshiping, is just pitiful. And who would think you could sneer?

On Wednesday January 12th, 2005, Solace (1424) writes:

memento's of the sweetest kind, those nostalgic memorials...often the simplest thing is the most profound...maybe its occams razor or some such bullshit like that. but it doesn't matter its the memory, dont let anything take that memory...

On Wednesday January 12th, 2005, Solace (1424) writes:

i think this is the first poem that truly struck me in a sad way, in a way that was less beautiful, but more sadly beautiful, one of those stories that you think to yourself quietly:

On Wednesday January 12th, 2005, Solace (1424) writes:

I wish i'd never heard that story, that tale, that poetry...But you know in your heart despite the crushing sadness, despite the hurt you find personally. You know you are truly glad to have read it, truly blessed

On Wednesday January 12th, 2005, Solace (1424) writes:

Thank You Old Friend...Words never say enough, but if you never say a thing, then no one will even begin the step to understanding...

On Thursday January 6th, 2005, Sin (1637) writes:

everytime i read you its like a jolt of pure emotion, displayed with such grace and skill it leaves me mesmerized. this ripped my heart apart adn teased my eyes with tear drops ~kristy

On Monday December 27th, 2004, Sepulcrawl (106) writes:

This is pretty sad, but I understand where you're coming from. Perhaps finding one's self is sifting through the pieces and seeing what fits where. We've all lost something.

On Sunday December 26th, 2004, Sharon Rose (639) writes:

This is sour beauty, Bri...it is good to see a post from you...

On Saturday December 25th, 2004, BeautifulCalamity (586) writes:

truly amazing..

On Saturday December 25th, 2004, BeautifulCalamity (586) writes:

"though I keep finding pieces of myself lying scattered across the worlds that seperate us". .this tore into me, beatiful words. . as many others, i am rendered speechless..and left feeling like I have nothing worthy to say, but this is exquisite. . and

On Friday December 24th, 2004, purr_verse (1437) writes:

i still don't have a decent comment. several readings and two days later, and i still can't do it. this breaks my heart.

On Thursday December 23rd, 2004, Urban Shipwreck (989) writes:

Holy crap man absolutely amazing and humbling. I agree, keep this up please. ~Ship!

On Thursday December 23rd, 2004, knightmirror (425) writes:

*lets the tears stream down my cheeks*......*faves*.....please don't take this down....****-chris

On Thursday December 23rd, 2004, indefined (713) writes:

I can only firmly agree with the comments below, and click on the favourite button.

On Thursday December 23rd, 2004, AlluringDescent_darkbride (765) writes:

This makes me sick to my stomach in that heart-wrenching kind of way. Oh Oldie, I wish life was like a fairy tale and the prince always found his princess and people lived and loved happily ever after.

On Wednesday December 22nd, 2004, Lotophagi (451) writes:

this is an excellent write - pure descriptive emotion, just brilliant, raw and unrestrained..... I love it. Thank you.

On Wednesday December 22nd, 2004, Northstar (455) writes:

this is a multilayered masterpiece--every stanza is perfect in imagery and word choice/combination

On Wednesday December 22nd, 2004, urbanhumility (1351) writes:

this is fantastic in its far reaching intelligence.......your deep observaiton brings truth......and possibilities ..........truly well spoken...............urban

On Wednesday December 22nd, 2004, anth (1611) writes:

the additions to this add so much more to the overall impact

On Wednesday December 22nd, 2004, NikesRain (1474) writes:

break my heart one more time in such a beautiful way. From the start, each line causing my throat to tighten and my voice is drowning in tears i fight. Even in the dark, the smallest light shines like a thousand stars. You are a flame. wonderful

On Wednesday May 4th, 2005, NikesRain (1474) writes:

you are a loverlie man and missed round here very much

On Wednesday December 22nd, 2004, Six-Out (1824) writes:

You have to leave it up, because it's on my favorites list now...damn man.

On Wednesday December 22nd, 2004, Rachel (393) writes:

*nods*

On Wednesday December 22nd, 2004, VenomPlease (180) writes:

I love it. Very beautiful

On Wednesday December 22nd, 2004, Clerik (49) writes:

Well for as long as it is up I would like to say....simply beautiful.

On Wednesday December 22nd, 2004, anth (1611) writes:

this reminded me,of a worst day of my life earlier this year,painful to read,..not an old soul classic, but nontheless a powerful and excellently written work

On Wednesday December 22nd, 2004, K_Love (691) writes:

Twas beautiful, very beautiful.. nice deep write.

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