Another Bar, Another Bed
hmmm… going through a softer, contemplative phase at the moment and listening to far too much Leonard Cohen! Lol
Just warming up to writing again and I think I’ve forgotten how to write something that doesn’t rhyme, though I’d like to give it a shot some time.
She thinks of all the men she’s met
strangers with forgotten names
and how they breathed life into darkness
just to play their foolish games
Throwing caution to the wind
they rolled a dice and placed their bets
gambling on a night of passion
in exchange for life’s regrets
Another bar, another bed
another poem yet to write
another song to fill the silence
of a cold and lonesome night
Two moths dancing to a love song
wings caught up in passion’s flames
trying to avoid the sorrow
of life’s dark and twisted games
She takes your hand to pull you closer
‘till your bodies merge as one
you have no need to know her better
nor to find out where she’s from
She’s just another weekend stranger
seeking refuge from her life
just another tender body
someone’s lover, someone’s wife
And when final song is over
footprints stain an empty floor
you both escape to find your refuge
somewhere else beyond the door
Another bed, another story
about a girl who’s done you wrong
another stranger share’s your glory
whispering life’s lonesome song
Bodies writhe and merge together
shadows dance across her thighs
words of love conceal your feelings
daylight wears a thin disguise
And as you fall across her body
run your fingers through her hair
surrendering to sleep’s soft mercy
when you wake she isn’t there
you reach across the bed to find her
only to touch emptiness
permanence slips through your fingers
like the satin of her dress
Another day another week
another month, and year
another drink and lonely lady
helps to drown your fear
Another bar, another bed
another poem yet to write
another song to fill the silence
of a cold and lonesome night…
Mark Ramstead
Has anyone like you walked into a bar around me? I think not…
JenniferB replied
Really? Then you must be going to the wrong bars… :-P
Phineous Cas...
primal stuff jenns b
awesome reminds me off many a chaotic night and the endless nightly disasters of youth and growing up in the chaos that surrounds one at times
JenniferB replied
Aint that the truth! Chaotic but memorable, oh… except for the names. ;-)
blamo
Good to see you back on song
JenniferB replied
it comes and goes, thanks. :)
poeticgenius
Damn Jen the title had me thinking you would come diff. but none the less you blew me away this is a definite fav and when lust is the only bond you have there is never a guarantee it will last any longer than the one night u make sounds in a dark room wetting bed sheets and all that, you feel me and I felt you on this one !PG$ baby
JenniferB replied
thanks poeticgenius, oh, I’ve got heaps of bitter, vengeful poetry filled with swear words in my archives, I must be softening a little in my old age, hopefully not too much… ;-)
Anthea Slade
Lyrical…raw…and true. Beautifully written. Like the rhythm and the feelings so well expressed.
JenniferB replied
Thanks Anthea, strange you should say lyrical, I’m working on putting this to music in audio form, I’ll put a link to it once I’ve gotten around to it. :-)
Niki Renee
Amazingly written jennifer
this spoke to me in a lot of way
well done
JenniferB replied
aww… thanks gorgeous, I can see by your recent postings that you’re really enjoying your Valentines Day… You must be over the other side of the equator from me as we got ours out of the way yesterday, lol
Lisa Jewell
Wonderfully written….
This took me on a transient journey; the bits of human we pick up along the way.
JenniferB replied
Thanks Lisa, oh, and thanks for the heads up about the description, hahahaha!
Adrena87
Wow, Jennifer… I love this. Bravo!
JenniferB replied
Thanks Adrena. :-)
Niki Renee
Yeah. Pennsylvania in North America!
I am right now im at the coffee shop while he and his friend is at the book store lol
but it is a great day
lol i just went through some more baby clothes
JenniferB replied
have you bought any new baby clothes yet? I feel really excited for you, oh to be young and in love… Lol
ufosIsee
Very well scripted composed and magically delicious…
JenniferB replied
Thank you ufoisee. :-)
Leon Walker
You have scripted many life stories here JB… Absolutely wonderful work!!! Wonderful work!
JenniferB replied
Thanks Leon… it’s a bit ooey gooey soft and slushy, I feel like creating something harder to counteract it Lol. :-)
Niki Renee
Me personally no, I havent bought anything me and matt have an agreement that we will wait until the beginning of march to start buying things ( I will probably go insane) lol im super excited too I wish you could come to the shower and stuff that would be awesome
JenniferB replied
Oh well, there’s no crime in window shopping and making a wish list! :
) I’d love to be at your baby shower and share in your excitement too, but I’m 13000 miles away! LOL, so you’ll have to take lots of photos instead. :)Niki Renee
I will I can’t wait lol it will be awesome
time for a meeting i think
ill talk to you soon
have a good day sweetie
JenniferB replied
you have a great Valentines Day… catch up with you later. :-)
Niki Renee
thanks I guess i’m not leaving as soon as I thought LOL
JenniferB replied
well that was a quick change of plans! :-)
Niki Renee
matt is always changing it up LOL
I’m a control freak so I get weird about it LOL
JenniferB replied
hahaha, you’ll learn to be more flexible when the baby comes! haha
Niki Renee
LOL I’ve gotten a lot better at it
JenniferB replied
Practise makes perfect… The second baby willl be a breeze, Lol.
jcmontgomery
Softer perhaps, but no less profound and affective. Love this.
JenniferB replied
Thanks jc, it’s a different kind of feeling. :-)
Aurora Pintore
great poem Jennifer !!!!!
JenniferB replied
thanks Aurora. :-)
Crowmanic
Shades and tones of familiarity… nice one JB.
JenniferB replied
Familiar to many I’m sure. :-) Thanks Crowmanic.
Damien Venditti
i could very much hear this as a L.Cohen type song
and what i like a lot is that you are great at writing the softer introspective poems as you are at the harsher manic ones … i am very interested in hearing this put to music .. i have plans to do the same to some of my poems, but i’ve still got my guitar set to LOUD .. i want to play the acoustic better … anyway i really loved this Jen well done : )
JenniferB replied
Thanks Damien, would love to hear some of your own poems put to music some time, I was listening to some real venting poetry on YouTube earlier and it made me feel like writing raging manic shit again, I’m so easily influenced by what I hear, Lol. :-)
lazydaze
thats a great poem Jen,. im new 2 poems and can only make ones that rhyme lol ;)
JenniferB replied
thanks lazydaze, I always like reading new poetry, I’ll take a look at your bubble soon. :)
woof
great poem!!! :)
JenniferB replied
thanks woof. :)
Matt Roberts
O.O That’s one awesome poem. Sad, but awesome.
JenniferB replied
it’s a bit contrived compared to most of my early stuff, so I’m still not sure about this one, but thanks. :)
ArcadiaTempest
I am reading above you feel this is a bit contrived….. I found nothing artificial or too over paced about this. Compliment yourself on writing that delivers with a sorrowful undercurrent about the need to feel loved, touched, wanted, desired…..just seen. XX
JenniferB replied
Thanks Arcadia, I don’t know, it felt like more effort went into this than was necessary.
mstrace
wow.
by all means Jens…get your soft contemplative ON.
excellent stuff. I could (and have) read and re-read.
JenniferB replied
thanks for your encouragement mstrace, it’s cool to see you around again! :-D
Leda D
this is great, i really enjoy reading it, i’m favouriting it so i can read it over and over
JenniferB replied
Thanks lozzjd, I’m glad you enjoyed reading it. :-)
Shoaib .
yeh…. couldnt have said it better
JenniferB replied
thanks Shoaib, though I wish I was like you and never lost for words, I’m going through a dry spell at the moment.
amanda marx
great writing jennifer . . . there’s always that raw edge of wisdom in your words . . . a touch of the real in life . . . love your work darly girl
xXx
JenniferB replied
thanks so much amanda, I sure wish I could get over this writer’s block and feel inspired enough to write again though. xox
amanda marx
you will . . . there’s too much going in that pretty head of yours for it not to spill out . . . i sometimes do the blurt it all out thing & throw the 1st page away, i just start scribbling & eventually find something meaty to write about . . . i’m no where near as prolific as our friend shoaib though
cheers sweetie
xXx
JenniferB replied
Thanks amanda, you’re a real darling! :-) xox
nnimus3
I think she’s me… kind of.
http://www.redbubble.com/people/nnimus3/writing/2380061-swimming-for-the-surface
JenniferB replied
that’s a great poem you have written there nnimus3, glad you could relate to this one.
DarKarsean
wonderful poem – loved it!
JenniferB replied
Thanks DarKarsean! :-)