You

"Never regret thy fall, O Icarus of the fearless flight For the greatest tragedy of them all Is never to feel the burning light."

It was a strange city for us both 

It was a strange friendship too

What started out as a spark of starlight

Turned into a galaxy

Who can ever forget their first love?

I thought I knew passion and desire

They are red and hot to the touch

But with just one touch

You burned me to a crisp

Who could hope to burn brighter than the sun?

Somehow I believed love could fade 

But you showed me what it can do

Grow stronger with each passing day

An hour spent left me longing for more

A night left me longing for a lifetime

In this world of doubt and fear

Who can say no to a drop of hope?

Once upon a time I believed myself immune

To jealousy, what a naive fool

Ugly green jealousy stalked up to me

And showed me just how immune I am

For you, however

I could fight a million battles with that monster

Who can rest while their soul bleeds?

Tonight you turned away from me

I cross my fingers 

Promise myself to turn away too

Not even for a second

Do I believe myself

Who can turn away from Paradise?

Author's Note

One of my first poems!

Reviews

[Ted Kniffen]

If this is one of your first poems, I look forward to reading many more. This was a well written journey through love. It can be a beautiful thing, yet, at the same time the most difficult thing to handle well.
But it is always something not to give up on. Good write, TT

[tatteredtigress]

Thank you for your wonderful words! Yes what you say is true, love is hard to handle, to say the least!

[Xxxxxx]

Beautiful, shows how it feels to fall in love. Love this, especially when I never fell in love and wanted to know how it feels, seems that sums it up. Very deep poem, fantastic.

[tatteredtigress]

Thank you! It is an amazing feeling. Even though it causes pain sometimes, it is worth it.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

A passionate composition which speaks of lost love in a saddening yet effective way.

[tatteredtigress]

Well, as long as it is effective! Thank you!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It was! And you are welcome ☺