Fools’ Folly
A connection electrically charged Stopping both in their tracks Hearts pierced by arrows short circuiting brains Stupid smiles with gibberish speech Foolish decisions made and caution thrown carelessly to the winds Castle built on sand with foundations weak The house of love no more than a folly Pretty on the outside empty on the inside Completely useless and a waste of time Copyright © 2020 Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing All Rights Reserved Lisa is hosting D'Verse Poets tonight and she has prompted us with the word 'Folly' Image by stephen7272 from Pixabay
Very beautifully and realistically penned.
“The house of love
no more than a folly
Pretty on the outside
empty on the inside
Completely useless
and a waste of time”
I feel like this (1) describes a love that has lessened; the connection is severed, these two lovers no longer feel the way they once had or (2), this describes pure infatuation. The foundation of infatuation is not love, though on its surface, it can appear to be. Often, appearances are deceiving. Were you also inspired by the background between the Earl-Bishop and Frideswide? I think I can see some of that influence in this piece. As said, this is very beautifully written and it describes a realistic story that happens much too often, sadly.
Thank you Lucy! I really appreciated your feedback. Yes this was based on infatuation and I was inspired by Lisa’s story ☺️ It is always folly to try and build on sand.
A song for your poem… (maybe)
https://youtu.be/qirAVqkdfog
Thank you Ivor. You are always able to find a song to accompany any poem! You’re amazing ☺️💕
Your poems inspire me to look for an appropriate song 💙🌏🎶
Aww thanks Ivor 🥰
It’s moon madness. Fun while it lasts though! 🙂 Great description of mutual infatuation.
Thanks Lisa ☺️
Obsession with a fantasy throws caution to the wind and the sand castle falls…too true!
Thanks Lynn. I think people who rush into marriage/partnerships would agree that it rarely works and those who do succeed must have a hell of a time ironing out the wrinkles! 😳🤣
Excellently done, you’ve captured the feeling of infatuation here, how it can completely take over our lives… if we’re not careful. But are we in control?
Thank you so much Francis. ☺️ I think we are only in control when we face up to the mistake 😟
I love this – reminds me of my Grandma (mother to 7 children): ‘that part only lasts five minutes then you’re stuck ironing shirts.’🤣 Hopefully doesn’t always have to be that way!
Thank Ingrid. Oh poor grandma! Thankfully we have a little more of a voice these days – not much, but better than in those days. We have to continue to fight for everything ☺️
We certainly do!!
Nice one, Christine!
Thanks Jay! 🙂
YW Christine!
The void inside is what scares me most… if it’s love or a house.
Yes, too easy to fall in love with the idea of love, rather than love itself. Without love, it is empty and hollow.
Wonderfully done, Christine! Infatuation can lead to heartbreak.
Thank you my friend ☺️🥰
My pleasure, dear. 🤗🥰
Christine this ended in frustration, almost giving up. A house lovely on the outside empty on the inside, that’s truthfully how many people live their lives. There’s a melancholy truth in what you’ve written here.
Thanks Rob. Yes I agree, some choose to live their life that way. Loneliness? Security? who knows? Its quite sad.
Lust is definitely not a good predictor of relationships!
I wonder what life would be like if it was!!! ☺️
Better? 😉
Probably!
🙂