Wrecked

The 'I Never Learn Syndrome'

I know we used to dance before you wrecked me

             was a little piece of heaven and a lot of hell

amazing how quickly the fires of forever after dim

          you came inside my head and  burnt my senses

my own crucifixion wasn't satisfying enough

        you hammered in the nails until you drew blood

like a boomerang you hit my heart again

          how many times is enough is enough

I'm broken, you break me yet again

         there were those bolts of clarity

they fizzled out after the raging storm

          bohemian gusts set the temperature

there was no grace except for 

         suns on the horizon as you thought they should be,

worshiping at the altar of your temporal ego 

          when will I learn you loved yourself more than me

Author's Note

Reviews

[Emerald Seas]

A very clever writing, Frieda. Some people need a little more "growing up" to do before they can sustain a mature relationship, others still - never learn to truly love... life it is a paradox at times.
"when will I learn you loved yourself more than me" love the line! Funny story I am trying to put to poetic form. If I can manage it, I will post soon. I tell ya... this past weekend was full of all kinds of stuff coming out of the blue - must be something in the water! :)
Lovely writing - as always!

[Frieda P]

Oh can't wait to read that one! ha...nice to see you back, thought we lost you, water or the moon, it's always nutters, thanks Sera! ;)

[Emerald Seas]

Bat-s**t crazy extended family - nothing better to do than bs about things that don't concern them! Just annoyed me beyond reason for a few days - apology followed, but still just nuts.

The other thing (poem perhaps to follow) ... yeah, too funny! A quarter of a century later... I swear it was "bring up the ancient past" and see what she thinks weekend! Ugh - Nothing on my part, but a quirky bit that I have been chuckling about ever since!

[Frieda P]

Now you've got me really intrigued, this better be good, no pressure though. ;-P

[Emerald Seas]

Oh, I think it's hilarious, but someone was quite serious.

[Frieda P]

Ha those are the best stories, when is this coming to a theater near me? ;-)

[Emerald Seas]

Ha, if I'm brave (because he'll never be on this site) I may actually post the picture(s) he sent me of he and his beautiful bride. hahaha... jeez...

[Frieda P]

Oh my, shaking my head and rolling my eyes, simultaneously, can't wait! Laughing here... ;-P

[lee von cleef]

Are we born "Predisposed" to be tormented by others filling in our voids, or do we hold their hands and lead them to the hollow spots in us ? as usual choosing choice.

[Frieda P]

Good question, you should write that in poetry lee....

[redflutterby]

The last two lines hit me hard... because I know this too well. And you can't compete with another's self love. Lots of pain and regret here... hindsight and all that stuff. Funny what we do to ourselves in the name of love. xo

[Frieda P]

I'm not sure I'd categorize it as funny, but we are insane sometimes when bitten, thanks Red! ;-)

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

The Alpha Male Adam and the undying love of Eve. great work always Frie. :)

[Frieda P]

Haha that's one way of putting it! ;-)