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