The Haunting Medusa, a poem from, Poetry Volume One, by Rose Mary Johnson, U.S. Copyright
Darkness blankets me.
Mine eyes cannot see.
I wish and hope with all my heart dutifully.
Anguished I lie here.
Deep asleep I do fall.
Dream world ambushed by her call.
No! I yell.
My heart’s at bay.
Gasping for breath, I run away.
A gnarling dog at my chase.
It was those words that were such a waste.
I fear.
My dear.
I cannot concede.
For my heart is broken.
I take such heed.
There’s no where to hide,
And, Nowhere to run.
The pain is intense.
The shame is to come.
Tell me – when was it amusing?
When was it fun?
To pretend such and broadcast it for none.
I was the only fool in the crowd.
You told of your affections for her out loud.
Not my body – Nor the grave, was given time to decay.
I lie here now deep asleep.
You beckon me while it beats.
My heart.