Everybody is falling to pieces
Cracks are exploding from creases
The sound of our pain never ceases
As the mystery eludes exegesis
Many are dying and some are reborn
Some glitter like stars in the eye of the storm
Some rot in their cages majestic forlorn
As everyone feasts on emotional porn
In The Amusement Arcade of The Heart
Revelation eclipses the smart
I know I’m too clever by half
A spot-light on Edith Piaf
Hell is other people they say
Broken hearts just get in the way
Let every fool have his fond say
As we dance this mid-night away
Everything is falling apart
Our dreams turn to dust and disperse
The best is to practice your art
And to capture a heart with a verse
In The Amusement Arcade of The Heart
Revelation will tear us apart
And why not my beautiful friend?
Say you love me and boldly press send…
In The Amusement Arcade of The Heart
Revelation eclipses the smart
We laugh and we cry and we laugh
As we You-Tube dear Edith Piaf
Roddy McDevitt
Illustration Nick Victor
Thanks for another lovely illustration Nick! Love it! x
Comment by Roddy McDevitt on 2 November, 2017 at 5:51 amAlways a pleasure to illustrate your poignant poetic pieces, Roddy.
Comment by Editor on 2 November, 2017 at 8:15 am