Bedtime Story

ashan1614 on Mar 17, 2010

Sometimes in life, we are forced to make up fairy tales of our own.

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I have conjured up a new version of my life

A rendition that in no way mirrors reality

For in my story, I win your heart

And you are mine for all eternity

Women from every walk of life envy me

For I have managed to win the prize

Despite their beauty, despite their charms

Despite their deceitful and conniving ways

But with a gentle and sweet spirit

With a shy smile I have won you over

An inner beauty that outshines the superficial

A richness of life that money cannot buy

An honest love that never sought

To mislead or deceive you – I have won

This is the story I will tell myself

Each night as I stare at the pillow

Where your head used to lay

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joyhyena29 on Mar 17, 2010
great post^^
ken bultman on Mar 17, 2010
A flight of fantasy?
L.E.Monist on Mar 17, 2010
Like the poem very much
Shamanz on Mar 18, 2010
Wooh! 2 thumbs up!
Christine Ramsay on Mar 18, 2010
In your dream you deserve to win the prize. That’s beautiful.

Christine
diamondpoet on Mar 18, 2010
All this pillow talk, and dreams. I actually want to reach over and touch someone. Lovely piece.
bailieman on Mar 18, 2010
This is a beautifully written and touching poem.
Darla Cooke on Mar 18, 2010
Lovely poem.
David De Jesus on Mar 18, 2010
Beautiful piece, nicely written.
May all your dreams come true.
T. S. Lewis on Mar 20, 2010
Inner beauty is the quiet I love to listen to. I wonder what other sounds the pillow might speak to me? Beautiful write.
Jimmy Shilaho on Mar 24, 2010
Wow, this is simply great.
ashan1614 on Mar 29, 2010
As always, I appreciate you all for your continued support!
Jay Knights on Mar 30, 2010
That was heartfelt. A sad fairy tale to go through for someone who’s head no longer lays beside yours and you obviously long for? A beautiful poem.
debdory on Apr 6, 2010
Wow .. it’s really beautiful, but sorrowful at the same time :’)
TwiKnight on Apr 20, 2010
You seriously have a way in playing with words, and I mean it in a good way!!

‘An inner beauty that outshines the superficial’, an example of a perfectly sewn line… Great Job!!
William2010 on Jul 28, 2010
Beautiful, I enjoyed reading that poem!

Hi there!