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fairytale lovers lose their way

by Scott Virtes

 

where they once came
& sweat in the moonlight
now
the gnarled roots cling
to the edge of the pavement

where they once watched
lives come & go like storms
now
there is only wind in trees
scratching their branchy heads

where they went home
signed their pact
& passed away into folklore
now
the old ruins passively tickle
the slit of the sky

where dreams have turned
to melancholy stoplights
their shadows hold hands
and
whisper sweet nothings
at passing cars.




© Virtes 2005


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Scott Virtes has had over 300 stories & poems published since 1986, even one piece in Analog. He was one of the sailors in Master and Commander, and is now writing/directing short films, still trying to find an audience. See tales.scvs.com for the latest info.