The Water On The Stove Poem by John McAndrew

The Water On The Stove

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The water on the stove,
Has boiled away again.
A thousand times we mean to leave this bed,
A thousand kisses,
A thousand laughs,
A thousand times we fail to rise.
Captive prisoners
Of our own happiness.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
SAM Mitsuki 03 November 2009

Nice poem. :) It is short and to the point. I really like the meaning behind it. Fantastic job I can't wait to read more of your work.

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John McAndrew

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Morpeth, Northumberland, England
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