May 2, 1978
?:?? p.m .
poetry by Michael F. Nyiri
"Drown My Love (in beer)" Cathy poem
Words on white paper, wishing we were close
Bringing back the love I said I thought I'd left behind
Visions very sweet, you and I together
Heaving heartaches telling me I wish that you were mine.
I can't recognize my fallacies
fearful, ever fearful I will lose what bit I've got
I can't just rely on time
Composing rhyme to follow rhyme
fearful, ever fearful I'll become what I am not
Writing words on paper, wanting perfect peace
Remembering rich romance, was it all so long ago?
Vivid visions recur, all the sweet young faces
Plightful past perogatives won't say which way to go
I can't sit by idly
Watching, ever watching as you slowly break my heart
I can't stumble forward yet
till you guarantee your heart is set
And I'm fearful, ever fearful of your life I'll not be part
Words on white paper, try to force your shell
Open to the truth, the honest truth, whate'er it be
If you're to with with your present love forever
Heaving heartaches dictate you will never be with me
I can't stand this all
So I manufacture a cool facade, my dear
I can't go on much longer
As my love for you grows stronger
So I'll try remaining cool for you,
and drown my love in beer.
copyright 2001 Michael F. Nyiri
