Solo Poem by Scott Salmon

When I wake and lift my head,
Your smile is all I see,
I tell myself that all is lost,
That we will never be,

I lift my chin and make the best,
Of everything that day,
My days seem short I'm back at home,
Alone in bed I lay,

I wonder if you really felt,
The things you said you'd be,
As if a joke you still will not,
Say a word to me.

Can I feel my time was spent,
With one who was worth while,
When my word discarded so,
It's hard to form a smile,

I guess to some it's all a game,
They speak with no intent,
The mind that has no future goals,
Except for next months rent,

I love too deep and trust too well,
Someone who holds my heart,
I'm told that I should let it go,
And make another start,

That's where I am I'm back to work,
A wake from my new stride,
But every day I wonder if,
You feel that love inside,

The question put is answered,
In the things you do,
Ashamed of ways you said were lies,
And start your life anew,

It' sad our time was void of love,
But just a time of lust,
It's commonplace to do just that,
In love how can one trust.



SCOTT SALMON 5/2014