I knew this man <br />Who loved this woman, <br />Who loved him too, and <br />They loved deeply but <br />Not very well... <br />You don't love wisely, <br />Standing in quick sand! <br /> <br />He pursued her sweetness, <br />His eyes followed her... <br />He memorized her lips, <br />Inhaled her laughter. <br /> <br />I'I love you' he whispered... <br />She turned her head and pretended <br />Not to hear. <br />'I love you' he whispered again... <br />She left the room but forgot <br />To take her heart. <br /> <br />He stood by the ocean, <br />Looking out at the sunset... <br />'Be Happy! ' the waves beckoned, <br />He turned away, <br />Kicking sea shells, <br />Never looking back. <br /> <br />Silently stormy shadows, in <br />Corners of lonely rooms, <br />Are gathering dreams to dim <br />The clamoring cries... <br />Of good-bye! <br /> <br />Dorothy Alves Holmes <br />A Poet Who<br /><br />Dorothy (Alves) Holmes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-tale-of-woe/
