Just In Time for Valentine’s Day

 

I have no great talent, I preach no great art;

I have no tricks to coax you to give up your heart.

 

My problems are many, my virtues are few,

I can’t break your silence, or even speak true.

 

I have only my visions, my incense, and dreams:

They smoke up the mirrors, they tear at the seams.

 

I’ve nothing to give, and I need so much to take,

The shards of our friendship are strewn in my wake.

 

Words fail me when I look into your eyes.

So, with nothing to offer, I can only give lies.

 

I don’t deserve pity or friendship or love

Nor the Peony petals that rain from above.

 

I failed you, darling, with the things that I say.

You’re best off without me. Happy Valentine’s Day.

 

-Pseudonym

 

~ by psedonym123 on February 14, 2009.