Within four walls I felt restraint
That pushed my minds own metaphor
And as my lips began to dry
Her scent entwined across the floor.
I dropped my stare as shadows danced
And felt those ills that burnt in me
As bile raised to rear itself
My heart felt pain so bitterly.
But all around were tiny views
That brought back doubts in magnitude
And then I saw the chimney breast
That signalled peace but hid regret.
And seas took hold in swirling rage
As gifts of love from other’s age
And eyes that winked as acid tore
Whilst ravaged hearts could take no more.
So when she spoke I heard a voice
That mocked my dreams forbidding choice
And as she threw those words at me
The slate felt cold on withered feet.
I felt her pain which frightened me
But slowly stood & turned away
I laughed at blame imprudently
Than face the truth we live each day……..