From the scattered broken crystals
of thwarted, lost love affairs,
I have gathered drops of feeling
to join new beads on a silver cord,
to polish them with the oils of lust
and test them on the flames of desire.
I have made this strong necklace
for all to see me wearing it proudly,
it tells my story to those who can see
and wards off the sad despoilers
of the blissful passion ruling life.
30th June
