LOVELESS BOULEVARD

An attempt to write a poem that could be made into a song. Inspired by Bob Dylan's Desolation Row

LOVELESS BOULEVARD

 

Attracted by a woman, with obvious allure

Though she’s disguised as heaven, with a lady’s meek demure

Don’t become a victim, for if you fall too hard

You’ll be on the windy path, to Loveless Boulevard

 

She jingles all the keys, she possesses all the power

Enticing with her scent, like a fragrant flower

You’ll never know what hit you; there’ll be no calling card

Turn right at the red light, onto Loveless Boulevard

 

How measured are her footsteps, how graceful she does glide

She demands your gazes, with her elegant pride

You can’t resist enticement, but pray remain on guard

For the gate has been unlatched, to Loveless Boulevard

 

Her favors never offered, she wears them like a charm

A talisman not to blind you, only to disarm

Wrap your heart in armor, before it’s scratched and marred

There is no doctor’s office, on Loveless Boulevard

 

It’s not her blue-eyed wink, nor her crooked turned-up smile

Everything and nothing, is the source of her beguile

I hope you like preserves, for your soul has just been jarred

It’s sitting in her window, on Loveless Boulevard

 

Reviews

[Samwam]

I had to remind myself to breathe with the first stanza.
Omw. What am i to say? I will never write like this, no matter how hard i pray. With all the things you know in life has brought you this true talent, to stir anothers' soul like mine must make you sure feel gallant:)))))

[Roger Turgeon]

Never felt gallant before...if the poem stirred you it served its purpose.

[DIVYA]

I am speechless at the effortlessness with which you write this beautiful poem. I have more to say on those feelings, so I will be back on this page again soon.

[Roger Turgeon]

I await your return

[Tina Louise UK]

Well I think think it would make an awesome song, I loved it :) x

[Roger Turgeon]

I wouldn't mind so much but the jar is facing the alley

[Judith Manning]

Little hard to follow as a song. As for a poem, LOVE IT.

[Roger Turgeon]

I appreciate the review. I guess I should stick to poetry and leave the song writing for those that prefer a chorus.