Absence Blues

Sometimes sadness sleeps
Next to joy
In the confusing bed of love
Lovers playing a dangerous
Chess game of choices
Within the cloak of tenderness
Is hidden the sting of jealousy
Explosive silences killing
Soothing words in throats
Aching with bottled up tears
Why is there always pain
Embedded in the smile of happiness
Deep desire transforming
Into haunting dreams
The longing to drink
Love nectar from your lips
Fading away in the
Dry well of your absence

Frieda Groffy ©2003