just enough pathos

You come and go as you please, elusive night star

And I sway with you, your whims

I had a ball, I must say, with new love on my branch,

Friends, laughter, music and a fast, fast life.

I will remember and cherish every glorious morning and night

Every moment of camaraderie, every note of music, every doodle

And yes, my selfish love

Stands out like shiny green ink on a fresh new page.

I am not scared of losing this game anymore.

Humour will stand me in good stead.

Lonely nights, I won’t dread,

Will welcome them instead, with their dark cloaks and messy hair.

I wish my throat could swallow the hurt.

I wish I had the brains to analyse complex situations,

I wish you were ok, I wish you were here,

I wish you wouldn’t love me this madly.

I am just trouble.