What secret were we keeping,
there on that fateful night,
when forever were the hours
we had till morning's light?
There in the hearthside's magic spell
what did our hearts confide?
Why was it sunlight dampened all
made the fires subside?
I look out on the waters edge,
I taste the loss severe,
I wish I could be someone else,
I wish you were still here.
But, he was someone mightier,
than I could hope to be.
For he has you forever,
and I have misery.
I'll linger in the shadows,
these memories lock me in,
to know one night our bodies,
had no idea of sin.
What secrets are you keeping,
does he even care?
Why was it only passing?
I ask in my despair.
I grate my knuckles on the wall,
I feel no pain, but this,
I knew your love, I knew your touch,
I knew your tender kiss.
And, now, I have a secret,
and it is this, you know,
I held you for one blessed night,
then had to let you go.
Author notes
For a lady named Rebecca, and a memory of a night in a cabin by the lake.
A contest entry
- 'What Lies Beneath?' by Poet Muse.
1200 points, ended September 4, 25 entries
Honorable winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Secrets Are Sometimes Painfully Real...
Thank you for your great entry! 
Contest to be judged soon - best of luck to you, Poet!! Thanks again!!! Peace, Cyn
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good writing!
we all wished we could be somebody else at some time or another. that is just the truth. and that is the way it is. you know, we all do. but we are who we are. and there ain't nothing we can do about it. but change. (and i'm speaking for myself here). i pray every night, (and i pray for you to!) PLEASE DEAR GOD! let me be a better person than i was yesterday. and PLEASE let me be a better person, than i was a minute ago... sometimes that helps. and sometimes it don't. but sometimes it does. you know? i like the way you put this poem together. in its 'abstract' way. that is the way I write. good write. love gypsyfish
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So Lovely and Heartfelt!!
Oh what a beautiful poem you have penned. This was breathtaking. Everything about it was perfect. Best of luck but you don't need it. I would definitly give this the Gold.
What a delight to read this morning. Take care.
Blessings,
Sandy
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Very atmospheric. What a wonderful way to express a sweet memory. A true romantic.
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