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The Fool

The Fool

I am, in my heart, a beholder of dreams, 
A keeper of hope that faith holds supreme. 
I cling to our love long ago torn apart
And, yes, you have her ... but I have the stars. 
And here 'neath the sky in the realm of the moon
(Where tonight's desperate song sings yesterday's tune)
I'll choose me a star and I'll pluck me a wish, 
I'll have me that dream and I'll pray for its kiss. 
Yet seizing desire from these opulent dreams
Does nothing but open the scars it seems
And I drink only pain from goblets of hope, 
So, if I will hang then it be I weave the rope!

Oh the fool! The fool, the fool  that I be 
For ever so thinking you ever loved me. 
 

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Greg Etsell

wow what wonderful poem
Tina glad your getting better

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Being Me

Thank you, Greg. It is so kind of you to say. I have not been on here properly for a little while...it is nice to be back. I have a lot to catch up on. Thanks again for reading and commenting. Thank you too for the pin ...it mens a lot and I really appreciate it  x

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Dvon Bridgeforth

Absolute fire lyrics. I love the detail story and satisfying final words. ??

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Being Me

Thank you, Dvon... I almost missed this comment of yours... Lol. 

Thank you for reading and leaving such a lovely comment. I really appreciate it. Fire lyrics eh? Hmmm... I like that ?.  

Thanks again, my friend x

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Marion

OMG ...Tina( IV heard others say you're name is Tina...hope you don't mind) Well !!! It's been a while since you posted but sooo worth the wait, I love this, I felt and identified with every word and you've written it so so beautifully, fantastic love...and I mean that...pinned ?

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Being Me

Of course I don't mind, Marion ?. I am so glad you like it! I have not felt in the mood to write any poetry for ages and this morning I sat down and wrote this. I wrote the lines in no order at first and I had no idea what it was going to be about... I just wrote. Once I could put lines together I could fill in and add to it. I have never before written a poem in this way. Usually a line or two springs in my head and I just write it down as the lines come... Sort of like automatic writing I suppose.  Thank you so much for your kind words it means such a lot and I do truly appreciate the support. So thanks for reading and thanks for the pin.  I am thrilled that you like it so much. Hugs x

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Jill Tait

Awww luvit & pinned ❤️?❤️

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Being Me

Thank you, Jill. I am so glad you like it. Your support means a lot and I truly appreciate it. Thank you for the pin too x

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Jill Tait

Awww u so welcome my luv ❤️

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Dagnis Teernin

This piece is  wonderful.. How beautiful  our sorrow  and longing can be. In 
our vulnerability and humaness we open ourselves up.  Love is such an awesome catastrophe isn't it.?  When it leaves like  a tidal wave... we canonly remember and mull through the remains..great piece
Dagnis
 

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Being Me

Hi Dagnis...thank you so much for reading and leaving such an awesome, heartfelt comment. You are right...bang on...love does leave like a tidal wave!  I am glad you like the poem and thank you again for your support it is truly appreciated x

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Marion

Just reread and would bite again if I could...this really is a cracker...hugs ?

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Being Me

Thank you, Marion!  Yes...if I could I would also take another bite. But I have no bites... Just the rear view mirror with all its unhealthy views.  Thanks again, I shall join  you at the big pond to sit fishing ? x

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Marion

Lol...sorry just read your comment and thought ...fishing??? Then read my comment and it's meant to say vote again...lol..not bite again ??..so sorry Tina, you are on your own with the fishing, I never did catch anything worth keeping lol...?? Hugs ?

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Being Me

Hahaha??  Hilarious! Oh that made me laugh! ???

Thankyou ? x

 

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Being Me

Thank you so much, Fiona! Appreciate you reading and leaving your thoughts. The marriage is long over but I still revisit from time to time using it as a muse. Probably unhealthy to do that but oh well...if it gets me a poem x

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Fiona Cummings

Our past can be a dreadful thing, but we learn from it know not to make same mistakes. Sending hope and love you deserve xxx

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Being Me

Thank you, Fiona. You are such a sweet person. Hugs x

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Being Me

Thank you very much, Leah. I appreciate the support x

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Being Me

Thank you, Liliana. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read and comment ... and thank you for the pin too  x

 

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Sammy Maddra

This is absolutely beautiful. A stunning piece, the very easy to relate too.
Thank you for sharing x

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Being Me

Aww... Thank you so much, Sam!  I am so happy you like it and I appreciate you reading and leaving your thoughts x

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Chris Bond

Such a beautiful poem about such a sad scenario . A great write and it does leave you with a lump in your throat , Well done indeed X

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Being Me

Thank you so much, Chris! I am glad you like it. I appreciate you reading and leaving your thoughts x

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Being Me

Awww...thank you so much Greg!  I really appreciate it. Hope you are well x

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Pratibha Savani

I love this Tina!! Worth the wait to read your work!! 

I drink only pain from globets of hope....

Great line! You are such a brilliant writer!! Sssoo pinned!!
btw still love the kiss one! Still one of my favourites!! ?
Px ?

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Being Me

Awww thank you Pratibha, you are very kind. It is good to see you on here again... You have been greatly missed. Glad you like this one x

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A Lonely Journey

Being Awesome, 
That is so beautifully written. You are fantastic! I absolutely loved that. 
Sorry, quick comment, but have a bad job to do. 
Can't wait to read more. 
Hugs, 

Matthew. 

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Being Me

Thank you, Matthew!  I am so happy you like this. Thank you for your kind comment. I appreciate your support. Good luck and all the best with the nasty job x

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Sandra Lewis

This was beautifully written and very artistic. The words flowed with ease. You have a gift!!

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Being Me

Thank you, Sandra. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment. I really appreciate it and I am so glad you like it. Thank you again with your kind  comment, you're a star x

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Syd

Brilliant!
I love that last stanza.

Yet seizing desire from these opulent dreams
Does nothing but open the scars it seems
And I drink only pain from goblets of hope, 
So if I will hang then it be I weave the rope!

 

- Syd 

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Being Me

Awww... Thank you Syd... Thank you so very much. This was a weird poem to write. I had my emotional muse of course but the way in which I wrote was so very different for me. The process was interesting and a lesson learned (which is good because I have sooo much to learn). Thank you for reading and for taking the time to leave your excellent feedback. As always it is very much appreciated x

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Steve Green

Beautiful lyrical flow to this bittersweet poem... The opening line is so strong and the rest of the piece very aptly supports your confession... 

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Being Me

Awww...Steve. thank you for popping over to my page to read this. It is most kind of you and very much appreciated.  Thank you again for your kind words x

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John Astley

The lady is back with a bang!
Just great Tina 
X
John

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Being Me

Awww, thank you, John. So glad you like it. I am working on something at the moment which may or may not end up on here in the next few days. It's taking me ages because I know the way I want it to go... But it's just not going there... At the moment. I've done 4 rewrites of of it so far and it's still not right ?.  Hope you are well x

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John Astley

I look forward to reading it Tina,  you'll know when its ready.
I still love the one about the dog and the sausage rolls ??

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Being Me

Hahaha... Oh yes, when Oscar ate them all!  That went when I came off of here last time. It is probably in cyberspace somewhere.  I am actually feeling very honoured you remembered that ?? x

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