👁 BEN

👁BEN

Since you’ve been gone, the heating’s gone cold

Our memories together blurred and old

The dull chill within me; to thaw has refused

I dusted the pictures and polished your shoes 

I played your music, your favourite tunes

Stared at your toothbrush, kissed your pillow 

Hugged your towel with it’s picture of a Swallow 

I was lonely, the Winter was cold,

Our favourite place, just down the road 

A colour you liked, I dressed in blue, walked in to the wine bar, sat on a stool, 

A man on a chair sighted me and drooled, edged up to me, bent his pillar- like form

And touched my hair, whispered in my ear

“You’re beautiful.” He said,  to my delight,

“Mon cherie, venir, I’ll show you all night,”

I still missed your voice, your throbbing throat, 

Your beautiful skin, I went with him, 

I darted a look at those smouldering eyes

Had red wine and crepes till stars rose nigh.

Still smothered in feelings, I drifted to sleep, 

And in my dreams, I looked at the stars,

No stars were alone, Each star had a friend 

And the man I knew and loved was near

My world was perfect, With love in the air, 

I could make no mistakes, so I put out a palm

To caress my dear, but you weren’t there.

It happened the once, I’ve changed, I swear, 

Now whisper those words I long to hear! 

Do you still love me?