Red Wine

Red Wine

Judge and jury;

and executioner.

You ended it so quick,

put me into my misery;

again.

I gave myself,

my faith,

my heart,

my love.

But you let fear take you,

the past sway you;

to give you an excuse

to withdraw to your sanctuary.

The place you have created,

where you can hide away

behind your work,

solitary country walks,

the thick stone walls of your cottage

and red wine.

 

14^th July 2010

Reviews

[SHEEMA HUQ]

AND serious hangovers if consumed in excess, one need not presume, red wine might be rich in flavanoids, John but, lying on the floor with blue lips and nausia might have disrupted this beautifully crafted poetic plan somewhat, methinks.....

[John Alexander McFadyen]

thanks Sheema

[Leslie Philibert]

John has sent me a huge number of poems - and they show him to be a talented poet. !

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Leslie you are so kind. I have only realised today you don't send read requests so I will be visiting because I would like to see what one as kind as you has written.

[Andorianskye]

this is nice

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you kind lady

[quinfinn]

absolute betrayal of love is maddening. i have been here before and you have captured it well herein. hope she chokes on the wine....

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Nah she was just a sad lady. Cheers and happy Christmas in seven minutes

[quinfinn]

we have 6 hours yet...happy happy joy joy to you!

[Frieda P]

The first cut is the deepest....

Red wine says it nicely. Beautifully written.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks cutie

[Deron Alexis]

a lack of trust due to past wrongs very well written very well versed and expressed the metaphor of the justice system and being judged very effective

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks

[DIVYA]

You said it so nicely here!
Always sad when a wall is up and love is not given a chance... And Red Wine is trusted more...

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Yes it was so so sad. She still loved her ex husband a war veteran who was battke scarred

[DIVYA]

Then there was little that could be done and you have the satisfaction that you did your best!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Yes and I have no scars myself

[DIVYA]

Good for you! You dont deserve to! :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Divya.

[James E. Peterson]

Brilliant :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Many thaks KK

[James E. Peterson]

no prob

[LA Lorena]

love can be given, but it must be received. A heart and mind not willing is no fitting receptacle for such a gift. :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

LL you are a sage! x

[LA Lorena]

Isn't that a spice? ;)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

It's a herb you kitchen moron!!

[LA Lorena]

LMAO. Maybe I cook better in other rooms? ;)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Think you need a spell chained to thje kitchen sink lol!

[LA Lorena]

I will have you know I am an excellent cook! All joking aside now. My domestic skills are not lacking in the least.

[amarlaksh]

Good write. Dunno why, it reminds of "Preludes" by Keats. :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Now who is teasing Amar?

[amarlaksh]

What i did not understand you?