The Agony Of Love... Poem by Kenneth Maswabi

To love or not?
The question lingers in my mind
following my every thought
as I listen to my heart
the heartache unbearable
causing me nightmares
visions of a broken heart

To live or not?
Standing on the corridor of life
watching my life spinning out of control
the question lingers in my mind
following my every heart beat
as it accelerates unchecked
causing my tears to flow
the pain unbearable
visions of a broken life

To love or not...
the happy times i miss
full of laughter and joy
with every smile i witnessed
my heart shinning with laughter
caressed by the one i loved
time standing still
as i lay down amazed
amazed by the mysterious spell called love
the desires of my heart fulfilled
the beauty of someone in love
the vision of true love

to live or not...
watching from the windows of life
my life becomes a dream
possessing my every thought
swallowing the screams in my heart
questions hammering my soul
is it worth all the pain?
should i continue to breathe?
Answers nowhere to be found
i stand isolated in pain
the pangs of life unbearable
vision of a distressed soul


To love or not?
The question lingers in my mind
exploding in pain I cry
tears flooding my heart
the dreaded panic attack upon me
hijacking my very being
the love that was cursed
stealing my tender heart
only to cut it in pieces
leaving it to bleed
the pain unbearable
visions of a broken heart

To live or not?
Peeping from the shadows of darkness
looking back at time
I desire the life that I had
flowing with milk and honey
from the bottom of my heart
my voice screams for help
calling the strangers above
to rescue me from the cold
the pool of the unloved
no song and laughter
surrounded by silence
not even a single heart beat
I yearn for life
the happy times and the bad times
sorrow immersed in happiness
smiles submerged by passionate kisses
hearts aroused, caressed by magical hands
the good life
visions of a new beginning


To love or not...
the answer is easy
love and life i choose
the Agony of love rejected
cast away never to be seen
erased from the chapter of life
leaving behind experiences
the oil that lubricates life
allowing love to flow
smiles to shine
hearts to beat
the beauty of life
is a mystery i know
FOR TO LOVE IS TO LIVE! ! !