Water Music

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Water Music

Every evening when the sun
Was low in the sky
He would go to the river’s edge
To reminisce and he would cry
Not so long had passed
Since she had been lost to him
He would sit and play his piano
And drink his tonic and gin

He had moved his instrument
To this special place
To remember her as she was
Before disappearing without a trace
He had loved her deeply
And asked for her hand
She had demurely resisted
Being unsure of a wedding band

She had visited less after that day
Making excuses and avoiding him
He became despondent and sad
Imploring her to come for a swim
Just one more time he begged
And she reluctantly agreed
She was a little wary of him
But did not pay much heed

Once they were in the water
He begged her once more
Marry me please, he implored
But she again did ignore
Placing his hands on her shoulders
He pushed her down
Holding her under the water
Until she drowned

 

Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©

 

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Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

43 thoughts on “Water Music”

  2. An amazing poem Christine, love that turns toward control for a mentally imbalanced spirit. Well done, thank you so much for this.

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      1. You link did not register in the challenge post…can you try it again…I saw you post in the reader but there is nothing for it in the challenge. I hope it is not WP doing tricks again.

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      4. I guess it’s the pingbacks are not working. Thanks for letting me know to put it in the comments 🙂

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  7. i like the dark side of you Christine, you start with grace and innocence and then at the end the true person comes out, we should never underestimate how much tolerance someone has. very good writing !

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      1. not at all, as long as you do not act upon it! LOL!! I write some pretty dark stories and it has scared a few people, so I keep them safely in my notebook. I love the dark side, shows compassion for the wronged in a bizarre way don’t you think?

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      2. Yes I do. I think you have to acknowledge that it exists for some people. Poetry is a good way to share all thoughts 💕

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    1. Lol, right? Yes, when in doubt writing a poem and not knowing where it might go, just knock someone off 🙂

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