September 8, 2014 | Occasus | Issue 4 | Poetry

All That Glitters

She had never really known love.
Smiling was a front that didn’t really suit
her. All she wanted was a hand to hold,
a story to tell. He had eyes that glittered
in the night. Time was short, none to waste.
His heart was hers to wear.

They were always heading somewhere.
Freedom was a feeling she learned to love.
His hands grew familiar around her waist,
but diamonds would never be her suit.
Too fast, too soon, his eyes now glittered
wet with tears. Words were withheld.

She wanted to stop time; pause and hold
fast to what they had. But vicious war
ensued. He saw no future, the glitter
shone no more. They were jaded lovers
living a lie. All was bitter that once was sweet,
his heart in her hands was dead weight.

She couldn’t find the tears. Her emotions wasted
away until they were numb, her heart a hole.
Her skin became thick, such an unfamiliar suit.
She thought of him from time to time; a whore
for reminiscing. He was the true love
she could never forget. No other would glitter.

He found himself in a deep gutter,
deceived he settled for scum and waste.
He had no faith, no trust. She had made love
a sick joke; ruined all that he had found holy.
But even now he would go anywhere
to see her again. Pride was bittersweet.

Nervous, anticipation made her palms sweat.
Fires ignited, hearts raced; timeless glitter
peaked through the dust. They each wore
the years differently; maturity worth the wait.
She was ready for his arms to hold
her now. All he needed was her love.

No longer would she wear an armour suit.
Her love would be his faith, forever glistening
he kept her weighted. Together they were whole.

JULIA CUTT was born and raised in London, Ontario.  She studied Media, Information, and Technoculture at Western before completing her Honors Business Administration degree at the Ivey Business School. Writing is one of her many passions; one that she hopes to turn into a career. She graduated from Western in June and is currently looking for full time work in corporate communications.