We three

I put pen to paper, torn

old, frayed, tattered

as I struggle in vain

to find words

that will express my love, eternal

my devotion, utter

to you both

and the void I feel

since you left me

and departed this mortal coil.

 

Saw you first

pushing your bike

through Omaígh town

of a warm summer's eve

a vision of lovliness

as you brushed the hair from your face

the long blond trestles

reflecting the sunlight

swaying, caressing your shoulders

and I loved you

from that moment.

 

And I loved you completely

as we completed each other

'til the emperialist, tired of defeat

sacrificed a pawn

and he, perhaps with heavy heart

carried out the evil deed

and I watched, helpless

and held your hand

as the final breaths, you took

and kissed you one last time.

Adieu.

 

I saw you second

as you strode

so confidant

into my life

your presence

shining the brightest light

where darkness had reigned

and I looked into your face

that tender, lovely face

and your soul, bare

and I knew

I had found love again.

 

And I loved you completely

as we completed each other

'til that fool

full of courage, Dutch

ripped you from my embrace

stole your gracious life

and i wept

in despair

that I had not been there to comfort you

as you passed.

Adieu.

 

And now

't is you who chat and laugh

and while away the hours

as I wish away my life

longing for the day

when we three

re-united will be

... forever.

 

 

© Paul O' Neill 2013

 

Reviews

[lisat]

O this was so sad. I really did feel the pain.

[Holly Mason]

a tragic story sir
written with a deep longing that grabbed my eyes and enticed my mind
from the start to finish your voice resonated with love and loss
may your adieu help you
thank you for sharing

[Pól]

thank u again

[Robbie~xoxo~]

This is a tragedy... a sad love story of loss and longing... I feel as though you have poured your heart out within the canvas of frailty... A gorgeous write!

[Pól]

a gorgeous review

[Robbie~xoxo~]

This is a gorgeous piece... :)

[Marri]

tragically beautiful!

[Pól]

Thank u

[Yellow Butterfly]

Such a powerful read I can sense the enormity of this write..


A feel your loss


A remarkable piece you have penned here

[Pól]

thank you, YB; that means a lot.

[Yellow Butterfly]

Your welcome....

[Muse]

it made me think...along life's path...we take pieces of one another...we are fragmented souls..shared and borrowed. Love works the same way perhaps. These soul fragments...they can stick like glue when you are fond of somebody. Or..they can haunt you..haunting your thoughts....desires turn into grief...wishing..wanting...yearning...

[Pól]

the reviews this poem is getting are far more poetic than it!! Thank you, Muse

[Circe]

you express incredible emotional depth in this piece... it is overwhelming.. so beautiful, moving, sad.. and most of all.. the unwavering love.. the longing that tugs at your soul.... is evident through the whole poem... you capture the tragedy of life/love and the heart's staying power..... absolutely exquisite.

[Pól]

Circe- it is your review that is exquisite, as always. I wish I had one half of your creativity.

[Circe]

ha, i wish i had 1/10th of your logical reasoning! and i love the way you convey so much emotion in a few words.