Last Call For William

A feeble attempt at goodbye

Last Call for William
 
 

He use to assault the streets like a broken field runner Jumping parking meters and wide hedges Breaking the sound barrier... trying to find another dimension Someplace where quantum physics knew his name, and electric Quarks were flying in a musical meadow Surely the minutes will remember my words and complaints Perhaps the unknown factor will factor in especially when infinity explains itself At the happiest time when I found love, it disappeared in years of pain and agony It was absorbed and cherished like a diamond mine It created sonnets for each memory and disclaimers for familiar phrases We feed upon this life as purveyors of love, proclaiming each moment as personal and definitive Yet when halfway between here and now we discover the spur of the moment is upon us That's when Shakespeare rolls over and sighs... for the sleep of the dreamer, and I whisper goodbye as I hang up my spurs

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Say it isn't so....you hanging up your spurs? C'est impossible! Love...now you see it, now you don't. It is the wise man...or woman...who recognizes it in the little things and never allows it to vanish. Familiar phrases sprout adverbs and adjectives when love is in the air. There is a feeling of desperation in this one....but I believe you are still a romantic deep down, my friend. Great stuff. Lydi**

[William S]

Thank you Ms Jewel,I have often envisioned myself as a cowboy...(wearing a white hat)lol.
Shakespeare and I have the same initials and we often dine together...:)Shine on my friend,William

[MsJewel]

Words I can relate to ...
we think we have found the perfect love and think we will never find it again.. but...I don't wear spurs... and I hope you don't hang yours up. Love the line Shakespeare rolls over and sighs...
:) Julie

[William S]

The spurs are still polished and ready.This was written in a sentimental moment filled with resignation.Alas,my muse refused to be contained or tethered.Hence,my return to the pen...:)
Thank you dear Lydia for your wonderful comments...shine on my friend,William

[Miss Sharon]

Beautifully written Sir Bubby! So THIS is where you've been! I still post at Starlite but find this site to be more engaging and with a few more writers who actually know how to write. I'll be seeing "reading" you! ~Sharon