ABPA - Australian Bush Poets Association

FOLLOW THAT DREAM ... Maureen Clifford © The #ScribblyBark Poet

I saw a star and followed it
its sparkle drew me on.
I wore a mask so none would see
behind it - hope had gone.
Love stole my heart I recollect
I paid the tax and more
to free myself from purgatory...
I had been there before
but thought this would be different.
What a fool I was for sure;
must have been drunk on Burgundy.
No champagne - did I pour.
The first time I was twenty
we were both joined at the hip.
The last time I was sixty
and I thought 'twould be a snip
to share a life together
an adventure it would be.
I was wrong, and once more wear the mask.
I'll share no more of me.

Oh Maureen! You need a hug?

The only time I got too tipsy was when I was 17 - on Sparkling Burgundy!!

Thanks Wendy I did - I needed a lot of hugs - one of my dark days, but the sun is shining brightly again today Thank you for your concern my lovely friend.