Poetry
Three Card Trick
The Magician & The Queen of Hearts

I wrote this poem as a gift to my partner for helping me through some difficult times a few years ago. It is really the story of us…
The style was inspired by this amazing song by Bob Dylan — Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts. I adore the way Bob Dylan can write an incredibly well-written poem and then turn it into a song. This one is so detailed I could imagine the story being used to create a movie. If you don’t know it I would really recommend you have a read of the lyrics.
Three of Hearts… I opened the door, you stood there looking beautiful, all shiny and new You looked at me, smiled, my heart swelled and I began to shine too We talked about evolution, troubles in life, past loves and heartbreak Together we were not sure what we had, but we recognised it wasn’t fake I said see you soon, you walked away, in the blink of an eye, 14 years flew by. Two of Hearts We sat opposite, under the umbrella, laughed, brushed lips and drank wine You were so sure, with me just glancing at you and thinking you were fine. We held each other close, hearts beating fast, and danced with words of tomorrow The reality proved different and showered us with pain and sorrow I said see you soon, you walked away, in the tear from an eye, 3 years flew by Ace of Hearts Finally, the present has arrived wrapped up in love and delicious sin Our life and hearts are overflowing with each day; our souls are akin This time was always waiting, I believe that when I look at your face Every day, every hour, every minute I spend with you are moments of Grace Last thing in the eve, our bodies entwine, in the blink of an eye, night flies by
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