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Jonathan Foster's avatar

That was beautiful Weston. I love this:

When fate finally ushers

him into her presence,

even the man

with a bankrupt heart

knows his luck has turned at last

and will kindle forever

the fires of fidelity.

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Weston Parker's avatar

Believe it or not, that was the bit that made me cry when I wrote the goddamned thing. I was that man. sniff.

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Jonathan Foster's avatar

Poetry from the heart Weston. That's poetry.

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26thAvenuePoet (Elizabeth)'s avatar

Your archetypes are classical and generous, Weston.

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Weston Parker's avatar

and there’s smooching in the end…

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Lara Chapman's avatar

Nice! And did I spot a rhyme within?

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Weston Parker's avatar

It happens but I try not to brag.

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