Love Poem: Haunting Greeting From Lady Katie
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Written by: Marc O'Brien

Haunting Greeting From Lady Katie

I learned so much last time I went too 

The shore casino near the ocean blue  

Conjuring up honesty and words that were true  

Looking for tranquil sanctuary to think and talk  

Arriving at the beach area where I did walk  

On the wooden planks 

Where a wintry scene proclaimed thanks  

For my need in wanting cheer  

“But it is cold out here,”  

I felt in fear   

“Shivering shots from an ice picking spear!” 

Suddenly an image did appear  

Displaying warmth  

Like the July date stating the fourth  

Inside I did go  

To a place where children know  

Once the casino stood  

Promoting horses constructed from porcelain and wood  

A spooky amusement ride  

Which I had an urge to try  

Ignoring the tour guide  

Living a lie  

Resting in peace  

Protecting the deceased  

I hopped up the small step  

Seeing a young lady an image never to forget   

“We were taken apart  

They shredded the cart  

Chatting about profits made after visiting the antique mart  

It broke my heart”  

She did cry  

No one ever told her goodbye  

Instead, they ripped the carousel from the floor  

Before heading to the city auction store  

Sold off  

Strangers bought 

I smiled at the young lady  

Hearing her name was Katie  

Affluent from birth  

Having such worth  

It was then electricity came on  

Waving its lyrical wand  

Making everything spin  

Giving the palace clown tease grin  

Wondering where you are going and been  

Round and round  

Music staged the joyous sound  

Katie  

A Lady 

A girl  

With a neckless romantic pearl  

Wanting love  

Before the call came from above  

“You are here  

My dear,”  

“Yes, I know  

Enjoying the show  

Going around  

Nowhere bound”  

“So why don’t you join me  

We could always have a luncheon tea 

Watching people  

From our perch on this spiritual steeple”  

Getting tired  

She did inquire  

“Up there  

You do really care  

Watching with your gracious stare”  

“Yes Katie  

You are a lady  

Time has come  

Your commitments are done  

You cannot do anymore  

You handled your earth chore  

It is time for me to open the door  

Come sit with me  

For a spot of afternoon tea” 

Suddenly everything stopped  

I dismounted and stated thanks a lot  

Returning to the refrigerator air  

Leaving the miniature imaginary fair  

Taking a breath  

Pondering what I left  

Before noticing  

A Café known for ghosting  

Jogging still in my teenage physical form  

Avoiding the frigid storm  

And never being scorned  

I went inside  

Reflecting on an individual that died  

Loving the amusement ride  

Katie  

Known as a lady  

Was the haunting vision  

Starring in the magical journey mission  

When I sat down  

No longer sporting a frown  

There was Earl Grey  

Offering me an English Breakfast if I pay  

Taking a moment, I did stay  

Understanding Lady Katie got her way  

Taking the post  

Eternity on the merry go round roast 

Featuring an experience, I must toast  

With my tea  

That reality states ‘I can actually see’ 

It was then I came to closure  

Why the almighty chose her  

To chase and grab the dream ring  

Since she knew everything  

When dealing a queen and king 

During an entertainment fling  

Memorized by the sparkle  

That could light BBQ charcoal   

But when it came to life  

She was never my wife  

Just someone I knew  

Now having the proper stool  

Enchanting and cool  

Performing her new duties saying ‘boo who’