I wrote Denial in 1984, 16 years old. The poem is about denial of oneself and betrayal of another. But the Faithless One will return in the end, one cannot deny a passionate love. Compare this poem to To The Philandering Lover, also from 1984, with its similar theme.
Leaving again?
Eternal Wanderer.
What have you felt?
Beloved Philanderer.
Breaking the bonds
Of a passionate love
Your striding, manly steps
Echo my womanly fears.
But you have felt my charms –
They shall haunt you
Through the years.
Can you deny me
What I am –
Can you refuse yourself?
No –
You will be back again
Oh, Faithless One
You will return.
Vanita Shukla Hork, 1984
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Sharp words, well crafted. Nice tempo too
Thank you so much, John 🙏
Lovely words beyond your years Vanita.
Thank you so much, Steve 🙏
Beautiful. You were so wise (and observant) at such a young age. You’re definitely an old soul.
Thank you so much, Jill 🙏🙏🙏 I have wondered if these poems are actually memories of an old soul!