Sparks and Kisses

I will always remember the promise of his smile

and how the sparks knew

the meaning of each gentle touch

we shared 

I believed he cared

or at least told myself he'd never stray

how could he,

when this was true love 

laughter in the evening sky

friends around, 

homeward bound

this had to be what love was about

no room for lies, 

no room for doubt

the call came on a non-specific day

her voice, soft 

asking if I was the one he spoke of

no room for lies

no room for doubt

this had to be what love was about,

true love never strays...

Reviews

[Tony Jordan]

The panicked confusion of the last stanza stays with the reader. The speaker can be seen - head spinning - highly anxious - on the verge of collapsing saying "No! No! It can't be true...!"

A very well (and cautionary tale) of taking things at face value. Letting heart rule head when a balance is what's required.

It's weird but a friend of mine's had a minor (local) hit record called 'Never Stray' !!

Such bitter-sweetness...

Well written piece my friend.

[Alisa Js]

Thank you, Tony for your comments and time

[Alisa Js]

I wonder sometimes, when the man in the relationship says, "Oh yes, this is true love," does he mean for always, or simply just that moment in time...

Women, I think, tend to believe in always...

I used to...

;-(

[Tony Jordan]

Men will say things to get their carnals. There's no two ways about it. Age wises them up (a little lol) but they are still flaky in the main.
Like dealing with anyone, we need to trust our gut instinct.
And then again... the bars are filled with men who rue wronging the woman that may have been...

On the other hand some girls deny all the obvious signs in their impetuousness - not saying they deserve to get hurt - no bloody way!!

I'm sorry you got hurt Alisa

[Alisa Js]

Thank you, Tony...

Live and learn, is the lesson here, that's for sure. And I do know that all men aren't horror shows or ego manics...

... a romantic heart continues to hope.

Thank you again for your kind thoughts.

Alisa

[Tony Jordan]

they're not ??
kidding ... I know there are some good 'uns out there

Your're very welcome Alisa.
:))

[. serah .]

~ very beautifully written... the repetition makes this piece so haunting... and poignant... ~ i haven't really studied fidelity... so what i'm about to say is just an opinion... ~ i think being faithful is a decision... an emotional one... but a decision nonetheless... and sometimes people are not acutely self-aware... and make a 'mistake' without realizing what they're doing... and every story i have heard of is so unique that the response of the other person is not consistent across the board... ~ just my two cents after reading your gorgeous poem... which is moving beyond measure...

[Alisa Js]

Thank you, serah... Yes, fidelity is an emotional one.. I agree...

and sadly, if the emotional fidelity isn't there, then the physical fidelity will be compromised as well.

Wishing you well.

Alisa

[. serah .]

~ you're very welcome, alisa...