“Can’t get enough”


from the ABC set Transparent mirrors.

I feel like a schizophrenic buck
in your presence; fighting with
myself- perhaps I’ll win, with a bit of luck.

It always goes to penalties though –
the old twelve-yards lottery.
It is just like playing premier-league bingo.

Each night we lay down for eight hours
of sleep, perhaps longer, but
the sun comes up as if it were on purpose.

Each time we’re at a wedding party
they play our song and we dance
to ‘say [the hell with] you, say [the hell with] me.’

Here we are; twenty-five years my love
and in all honesty I –
can’t stand it a day longer – can’t get enough...

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Comments

Silver Spun Sand | October 1, 2008 - 07:59

Now this I like, Nathan - big style! My favourite stanza:-

"Each night we lay down for eight hours
of sleep, perhaps longer, but
the sun comes up as if it were on purpose."

I certainly know where you're coming from with this piece, for as the song says, 'We've been together now for forty years,':-) so think I had best sum up my feelings for your poem by saying it is a gem. Much enjoyed.

Tina

Nathan Bednarek | October 1, 2008 - 11:18

Wow, thanks Tina. I was actually unsure about this poem. It's just that I haven't written anything for almost a month now and I felt I was weak on form, but if you like it so much then I'm happy with what I've done here. ;-)

Thanks again.

Nathan.

MistakenMagic | October 1, 2008 - 13:58

Ah he lives! Nice to have you back writing Nathan :) And never think you're getting worse, always stay positive and the poetry will be good regardless. Loved the last stanza:

'Here we are; twenty-five years my love
and in all honesty I –
can’t stand it a day longer – can’t get enough...'

A brilliant comeback :P

MM xx

Nathan Bednarek | October 1, 2008 - 18:30

;-D thanks Magic. Yeah, you cheered me up and you're right of course. I should be a little more confident and positive about my work. I'm glad you like this one. ;-)

Love, Nathan.

luigi_pagano | October 3, 2008 - 10:13

Dear Nathan, never be afraid of putting pen to paper and express your feelings. You might get the odd criticism as well as praise for your work but you will gain in confidence.
This poem is good and has some excellent lines and it shows that you have potential.
Believe in yourself.

Nathan Bednarek | October 3, 2008 - 10:39

Thanks Luigi. Your words are very encouraging and yes, you're right- I should always express my feelings with confidence and shouldn’t be afraid that what came out could be criticised because that can help with the development of my work. Thanks again.

Nathan.

Yazmin | October 7, 2008 - 12:21

Wow thats really good, much better than most people i know!! keep it up
yaz xx

Richard L. Prov... | October 31, 2008 - 02:47

Your work is good. Keep it up. RLP