Euterpe
By Mount Helicon we met
Cupid struck; and in love’s net
We were caught, just you and me
Underneath the willow tree
Past the sunset through the night
Tasted moments of delight
Exchanged kisses, drank the wine
Precious nectar from the vine
Goblet sent by gods divine
We ascended to cloud nine
Till at last we fell asleep
Slowly drifted far and deep
In the land of dreams reclined
In each other’s arms entwined.
When I woke by light of dawn
All alone, found you were gone
Agitated called your name
But of course you never came
Panic grew; was I to blame?
My tears fell; I knew no shame
Shivers racked my body whole
Icy cold and shattered soul
Hugged the pillow where you lay
Robbed of thoughts and words to say
Outside wandered in the rain
Felt the ache of searing pain.
Didn’t know what had gone wrong
The emotions were too strong.
Now I pine each day for you
There is nothing else to do
Just in case you do return
Make my heart with pleasure burn...
You know where to find me
Here awaiting I will be
Under the willow tree...
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Author: Paul Callus ~ 10th April 2014
Contest: Any Poem#20
Sponsor: Poet Destroyer A
Placing: 3rd
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