A Set of Haikus
I keep you away
And, at the same time, nearby
Don't ever leave me
o
I don't really know
How I would live without you
I won't let you die
o
I never can say
-Despite what my mind tells me-
The truly right words
o
Could we go deeper
If not for the laws of work?
I wish I could know
o
But I know we can't
Until you achieve your goal
I said I would help
o
So I'll stay right here
I'll help you to reach the top
Though I want much more
o
I'll keep you away
And, at the same time, nearby
Just never leave me
o
Is this all a dream?
Maybe I'll wake up with you
But maybe I won't
o
I wish I would, though
I'm sick and tired of boundaries
I want this to end
o
I keep you away
When I want to hold you close
Promise not to leave
o
I wish I could say
What I think when I see you
I love you so, Roy
o
But it cannot be
No matter how much I wish
And long for your touch
o
Work before desire
Though it is hard to hold back
The country comes first
o
I'll keep you away
And, at the same time, nearby
Just never leave me
So there yo go, my first structured poem because of Riza. So, yes, it's Riza's POV. Want to know a secrect? Except for this, "Ode to the Armstrong Family" and "Broken," I could prety much think of all the other poems as songs? I didn't know the exact melody, but I knew the basic idea. That's why the form was a bit irregular. XD
Counting syllables
Is very exhausting work
I'm taking a nap.