A Warning

Oh my love, you need a sky saturated with color
Shining over you as the sun rises.
And love, you need a warmth burning like a fire,
Lighting up your face with a glow.
And my dear, you need a devotion like a believer
Seeking God, in both heart and mind.

My love, you need all this.

But I--I have nothing but the black

Smothering the dull moon at night.
Nothing except cold ashes

In a pit of dirt ringed with stones.

Nothing but a lack of belief

And empty heart and mind.

So I say to you, look away.
I need not these things you need,
and I have nothing to offer you.
Leave now before I miss the color of your face,

The warmth of your body,

The reverence of your glance.

If you stay there will only be rain,

A gray mist under gray clouds--
For this is my world, a blackened and burnt white world.
Live here for awhile and soon, you'll be
A desaturated soul, dry like ash, and withered--
Crumbled from lack of sun and fire, my soulmate.
   Now I can give you all you need, my love.

Oh my love, you need not me.

Author's Note

I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

Just an interesting fact, but this poem has won a contest on Writers Cafe.

Reviews

[Hariprasad Radhakrishn..]

I love this......especially the analogies. The feeling that you arouse in your words....just superb.

[Pale Rose]

Thank you!! :D

[RESWAR]

Wow!