The One

 

The One

by Mark Jhon Cardoza Oxillo

Putting on your smile with a little dimple,

Scarlet lips, so inviting, so kissable.

In awe of you, you're way too cute to handle,

Makes me wanna do you nothing but cuddle.

A glance of your photos gladly starts my day.

Funny how everything you do excites me,

Just wink and you'll have me in captivity,

No one does it like you do, yeah nobody.

Here's silly me, thinking that you liked me too,

That you might reciprocate what I've felt for you,

Like it was as perfect and vivid as hue,

But sadly, it clearly wasn't. It was blue.

As I watch you being happy with someone

Triggers jealousy 'coz it was never fun,

It irks me thinking that I wasn't that man.

Reality strikes, I can never be the one.

oOo

Photo credits to the rightful owner. 

SWIFT AS THE MIDNIGHT

by Mark Jhon Cardoza Oxillo

Once, there was you, a total vigilante shit,

Took everything in your hands but won't admit it.

Captured me with sweet nothing, ready to commit, 

But then left me hanging like "You're on Your Own, Kid".

I don't know why, it's vague. Can I ask a question...? 

What went wrong, why the sudden change of decision?

Like the snow on the beach, it was a perfection,

But was sorrow when it went out of direction.

I'm an anti-hero, trying my very best,

'cause you're the mastermind, putting me on a test,

But thankfully, I got out from your shitty mess.

So, careful 'cause I'll just let karma do the rest.

The end of this maroon-themed "film" of ours comes near.

As swift as the midnight, it'll always disappear,

But it gave me lessons to learn and to ponder,

With that, I am grateful, always and forever. 

Now in the lavender haze with the midnight rain, 

Easing the labyrinth I had so much in pain.

For years, bejeweled with dramas I can't restrain.

Now, the raindrop's keeping me calm, peaceful and sane.

ooOoo

Moonlit Melancholy

Moonlit Melancholy

by Mark Jhon Cardoza Oxillo

They say love is potentially lethal.

It's true, I'm in grave, you're so skeptical.

Date invites, for you, those were comical,

Sadly, what I got was mere refusal.

And even handpicked flowers served no best,

It just made your eyes roll from east to west.

It's really so hard to be on this quest,

Like finding the right answer on a test. 

I don't need any magic or potion,

That'll serve no purpose for my intention, 

'coz I knew I was never an option, 

And that had always been your conviction.

Chances never grew as high as a vine. 

Got no luck 'cause you always draw a line,

And that hurt me, though you were never mine.

I'm in pain, but no worries, I'll be fine.

Along the beach with the moon above me,

With nothing but wine, felt serenity.

Sounds of waves, added dramatically, 

Yeah, that was my moonlit melancholy.

oOo

Unfinished Business

 

Unfinished Business

by Mark Jhon Cardoza Oxillo

You gave me some little smirk & brown guilty eyes,

Seemed inauthentic like a beauty in disguise,

And then you frowned like you've got no surprise,

That's how woeful my life was, full of dark skies.

Tried so hard to be everything that you like,

Even tried shouting your name using a mic,

That got you annoyed, almost gave me a strike.

I'm aching 'cause you're a mountain, hard to hike.

I don't talk much to everyone except you,

But you're uninterested, treats me like a foe.

I won't complain 'cause I'm never in your shoe.

And all I can do is wait like I'm on a queue.

But I got tired, wanted to end everything,

Gave you third chances, but you're never learning.

It was easy for you to see me leaving,

But for me, it's so hurtful and heartbreaking.

A day passed and I saw you with someone new,

I admit I got jealous, don't like the view.

Tried to convince myself that it's just for show,

But it wasn't, it's real that I'm losing you.

You seemed very happy and you looked blooming.

Guess you've really found someone more exciting.

Good memories with you is what I'm keeping,

I'm happy with the decision you're taking.

And now, I'm just wishing you both all the best.

For the sake of your new one, please be honest.

Don't worry 'bout me, I'll be okay, promise.

I'll be dealing with my unfinished business.

oOo

Mark My Words

by Mark Jhon Cardoza Oxillo

Mark my words, something good is coming your way.

You aimed for nothing but positivity,

Thus, you will be rewarded accordingly,

Because you worked hard for this wholeheartedly.

Mark my words, you deserved to love and be loved.

With your genuine heart, you shouldn't be snubbed,

Undeserving of pain like you're being stabbed.

Heart deserving of love, no-good to get robbed.

Mark my words, you are worthy of happiness.

With your presence, there is always joyfulness.

The joy you brought to us is all with kindness,

Thus, it should be reciprocated with bliss.

Mark my words, someday you'll become successful.

Reach for your dreams 'cause nothing's impossible.

Set your goals and aim high while you're still able.

Life's beautiful, live for the hope of it all.

Happy Father's Day!

 

A Haiku for my Father in Heaven

You were a great Dad.

Thankful 'cause I have your genes, 

Glad 'cause you're with God.

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Space

Space

by Mark Jhon Cardoza Oxillo

I left not because I don't want you,

I left because I just needed to, 

And it doesn't mean I don't love you,

But I just need some space from you.

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