THE BUM

The Bum

 I’m a bum

I have no one

Not literally

But just miss someone

I was once a happy and a free man

I had a lot of respect for myself

I attended several classes

Learnt sciences necessary to survive

Lady, why did you ever see me

All I wanted was to secretly gaze

I found out, even you wanted to do the same

What you ever saw in me, I can’t understand

I was wounded by my own passion

I slithered back to the grave

I laid in wait for you to leave

Many a generation passed me by

I came back, only to find you,

Waiting for me as you always do

Your hair covered your pale face

It seemed like you were in tears

Please don’t cry, my fair maiden

I was just scared that you’ll leave me

My heart just wasn’t ready to see

It couldn't bear see you desert me

You are so very perfect

Your skin all so vibrant

I touch you by mistake

My heart sinks back to the grave

Your eyes are always in search of me

Even when I’m hidden, where you can’t see

You restlessly try to search for me

Before you finally compromise

I can’t stand to see you dejected

But I’m no good for you

I’m just a stupid, stupid chump

My longing for you yet starts to trump

I stand by in the shadows

Awaiting your arrival

Your fragrance intimates me

Of your lovely presence

I inch closer to where you stand

You are surrounded by your friends

You always talk of someone else

I laugh at all your silly ways

You are so pure, I can’t bear

How can I ever provide for you?

When I finally get through to you

Please let me stay only for a while

I’ll stare as you smile

You may avoid my glance

But I’ll never miss yours

Take care