From the scattered broken crystals

of thwarted, lost love affairs,

I have gathered drops of feeling

to join new beads on a silver cord,

to polish them with the oils of lust

and test them on the flames of desire.

I have made this strong necklace

for all to see me wearing it proudly,

it tells my story to those who can see

and wards off the sad despoilers

of the blissful passion ruling life.  

30th June