Enough.

[elwen]

Very rough draft:

Why endure the pain
When all there is to gain
Are tears to spare,
And pleasure so rare
Is not enough?

Why not sever ties
With soft goodbyes;
One deep pang to feel
That has eternity to heal
Though that be not enough.

Because to stay awhile
And see your gentle smile
And feel you hold me tight
Will make it all seem right,
And that is enough.

For some reason, I just thought of Tom Lehrer saying, "Until the place is just soggy with nostalgia."

The focal line -- because most of my poetry grows out of a single line or couplet that I think sounds cool -- would be "eternity to heal, though that be not enough".

...and that should be enough commentary to spoil any mood I have the inability to create.

Comments

[superpan.livejournal.com]

Sounds good. My poetry sucks. -.-;;