Matty Reynolds Poems

Only a man who shackles
Torment to one shoulder
And sorrow to the opposite
With a sad meloncholy loving
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I want to buy you
A fuchsia to hang
My heart from.
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When we first faced,
And sat in the cold den,
Arms clutching my ribs,
Eyes lost and alone.
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When you entered into my heart, I'll never know.
But, yes... I did come to know when you left.

In spite of our efforts, we always fail when it comes to removing the traces of each other from our respective hearts.
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Shall we not spend eternity
with each other then?
So be it. So be it.
As you wish it shall be done.
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Years from now you'll understand.
You'll be happier for the water anyway,
The way it shimmers your reflection
And fools all of us into thinking
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My branches weigh me down.
Laugh at the unshed leaf,
Say what you will at it,
And my grief...
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I took the time out tonight to memorize the landscape of your body.
I viewed every inch with a secret sullen passion.
I took my time, intoxicated by the lingering scents of soap and skin.
I have enjoyed many things in life,
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... When I say, 'I love you.'
I am lying.
What I am really saying
Is that every breath starts
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I caught myself staring off,
Just for a moment;
Staring off wishing I could see your eyes.
Staring off into you,
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