Image: Detail from Francesco Hayez, El Beso
Just one night we tumbled and fumbled,
So anxious to please and be pleased.
Who knew such passion, sublime,
Would fall to that thief, time,
In less than one day?
Never flourish
To life's end.
Come what
May.
About the Creator
Raymond G. Taylor
Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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Comments (5)
Oh well, that's how life works, always unfair. Loved your Nonet!
Come let may. Get what you can for you may never get the chance again.
Brief encounter in a nonet. Nicely done.
Perfection.
Beautiful. Captures the reality of life and love.