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Love is like politics

Fallen words roll steadily of his tongue,

as he sings and swings upon the strings

of a love song that is about to be sung.

But before this song begins, let me remained you,

it is foiled by the sins of useless hearts,

breaking the strings of the violins

that once seemed so pure and clear.

 

When will you realise, that love like politics

is nothing but a front.

So forget the conspiracies, tear up the theories

of sonnets, both old and young,

and ones that are yet to be sung.

 

Because that smile, that you think emulates the sun

and creates emotions of fun, right from day one.

 

Is a nonentity.

 

With a slightly snarled pursed lip

Pursuing sweet nothing, yet your heart stays eclipsed

and you lean in to kiss.

 

Then 10 months down the line, you here a chime

you open your eyes, she’s gone, you’re out of time,

and finally you realise,

Love is like politics, it’s nothing but a front.

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Feb 7, 2010
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