~Nothing Else Matters~

“What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us.”

Henry David Thoreau

 

No matter what we’ve been through

you’ve given me hope for something new

trying to dry all the tears that I’ve cried

dying to feel alive… again… inside.

 

Accepting the way I feel for you

has opened my eyes to a different view

no longer trapped in cracked mirrors

seeing facts a whole lot clearer.

 

A world apart stands a simple man

holding my heart within his hands

spilling the sand, we watch it scatter

love expand s--so nothing else matters.

 

When the madness of sadness starts to creep in

I’m stronger-no longer- do I have to pretend

fear fades with each breath that I take

shaking charades made by mistake.

 

Trust I feel and I share with you

kinship of friendship accrued and grew

we’ll get through each path we choose to pursue

these three words don't always spell disaster

I’ll be loving you and nothing... else... matters.

 

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Rene Salinas]

Oh , my Romanticism . Haven't seen this for a while. In fact is not very common around here (The cafe). The use of intense emotion as an authentic source of aesthetic experience, placing new emphasis on such emotions as apprehension, horror and terror, and awe. In this writing we find all of them. In fact this is probably the "darkest " writing I have ever read from you. I can only assume the reasons are clearly described in the writing so there is no need to put them on show. I really relate to the gesture of the writing. You standing at the top of the castle, bruised and battered emotionally , a storm coming, winds , grey skies falling upon you , your black cloak and the image of the sun at the distance in its reflection that person that will still be there for you until the bitter end.

Nothing else would matter.

Thankyou

[AprilRN1210]

you are always so insightful, it is scary sometimes Rene.. you find a way to see into not only the emotion, the meaning, but the imagery and layers.. thank you for this awesome review.. and I agree with you wholeheartedly.. nothing else matters:)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it is nice to see and hear a woman talking about loving a simple man....some of us wonder if that is attractive enough to a woman...

just me, just simple...

i like this poem and the subtle rhyme you have in it..it snuck up on me...in a good way.

[AprilRN1210]

I feel the same.. I am a simple gal... and appreciate and am attracted to the same.. although I admit, intelligence helps.. I am tickled you enjoyed this one. I always look forward to your thoughts.. thank you, Jacob..

[MoriartyMesa]

Well damn it this was heart breaking. I mean it and if I was any sort of normal human being I would have a tear. This was, well your brilliance as usual. But I do feel the hook that rips my chest.

[AprilRN1210]

I am glad I could touch you with this piece.. not everyone cries.. it was good to see you, my friend.. thank you for this lovely review.. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

beautifully said little April RN .. enjoyed the song as well ... nothing like diving off the cliff eh!? .. we have hope that wings will spread .. nice one .. well worth taking minutes to read each line ..
E.

[AprilRN1210]

hey E!!... glad you see you up and on... how are you?.. feeling better I hope!... I am tickled you enjoyed.. edge is scary, but we have to try sometimes, or you never know... thank you my sweet One-A-Day, I have missed you... ((big ole hugs))

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you dumplin' .. re-injured the knee so .. yes .. went to the doctor ... arrrrrgh! .. waiting on MRI pics ... all is good :))
E.

[Matching Socks]

April this is so beautiful, strong, romantic. Wonderfully emotional.
Please tell me that it's real and not some challenge to write to a song!
A song which is awesome by the way... :D
Love the poem!

[AprilRN1210]

hey stranger!!!.. how the heck have you been?.. I have missed you!... thank you so much girl.. and shhhh don't tell anyone, but yes.. it is real... my heart is slowly melting... I am so glad you enjoyed this.. ((hugs)) to you ma'am... so good to see you:)

[Matching Socks]

Yay!!!!!!
I'm great, and better now. :)
I've been away a few days, work has had me super busy.
Plus my iPad broke down for a wee bit...
Good to see you too. :D

[AprilRN1210]

well, it is good to see you back.. and thanks again.. just read your mushy.. mine doesn't compare.. stick to what I know.. lol :D

[Matching Socks]

Shush. Yours is totally heartfelt and romantic. It's perfect. You have a unique voice.
And it sounds lovely.

[AprilRN1210]

Ha!.. hardly.. but thanks.. slip up every now and then and mush escapes.. appreciate you humoring me.. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

What a beautiful love poem this is. No, nothing else matters when you have a relationship in which trust trust and communication flourish. There are no masks worn and no one has to pretend to be anyone they are not. The rhyming in this poem is great and, as always, I like the change in fonts. Great quote to start off your presentation. Lydi**

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much!!.. exactly!.. trust and open, honest communication.. no masks.. that is the key.. I am tickled you enjoyed this one.. always such an honor to hear your thoughts on my pieces.. I appreciate it ma'am.. :)

[Zakari Schmidt]

This poem is stunning, gorgeous, serene, pure, everything I want to write about. The way you built up to and delivered the phrase "nothing else matters" blew me back and incinerated today's barriers in my world. Thank you for sharing April it's great

"So close no matter how far"

[AprilRN1210]

your reviews are always so sweet, thoughtful and encouraging.. I appreciate it my friend.. thank you so much!.. I am tickled you enjoyed this one.. ((hugs)).. always so nice to see you...

and yes... so close no matter how far.... :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Look at you getting all sappy… seriously it is so nice to see the tender hearted side of you… all it takes is the right person to bring it our of us and show us a world of beauty we never knew existed… absolutely love this poem.

[AprilRN1210]

I know right?... jeez!.. me sappy?.. no way!!... thank you Dale for this sweet review.. and you are right.. don't show the sap often... tickled you enjoyed.. always so nice to see you cowboy!..

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are most welcome… I love your naughty side but really adore your mushy heart.

[AprilRN1210]

awwwwwwww----that made me blush and giggle... thank you.. very kind of you... :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Blush and giggle… Woooo I am on a roll today :)

[AprilRN1210]

well you ARE a rock-n-ROLL cowboy, are you not?.. gotta show that roll sometimes.. :P

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Ain't tat the truth :))

[David Scott]

I really like how you used Thoreau's work as a theme to expand your poetic creation around.
The music works for me as well.
The whole piece shares an authentic character, from the picture and symbolisms there, to the music and back to the lines you penned so well.
I enjoyed the experience and I am impressed with this collection of artistic expression.

[AprilRN1210]

oh wow, David.. I don't know what to say.. I always try to create an experience with different layers and elements and the fact that you not only understood this, but enjoyed it--means a lot to me. this is such a lovely review.. I honestly appreciate it.. Thank you!!

[Caradoc]

Beautiful. It needs to be sung, a metal ballad. I enjoyed the entire piece, but I think my favorite part is that final stanza, particularly the last two lines. Very glad I decided to stop by for a read.

Bonus points for the song. Perfect accompaniment to a wonderful poem.

Favorited.

-Cara

[AprilRN1210]

oh wow.. favorited!.. thank you!.. I am glad that this touched you.. halfway through my heart was singing this song, so thought to add it.. I am tickled you approve.. always a pleasant surprise to have you stop by and read my stuff.. I love hearing your thoughts on my pieces.. I appreciate it..

[Caradoc]

You're very welcome. And it did seem like the song was in your heart when you wrote this. Very well done. :)

[AprilRN1210]

indeed it was... thank you again... means a lot coming from such a talented friend.. ((hugs))

[Vidya Bacchus]

That is so gorgeous ma'am.It left me speechless and you know that's no easy feat lol.Full of love and honesty .You are the best April :)

[AprilRN1210]

hey girl!!!! sneak up on a girl why don't ya.. poof gone.. poof there she is... poof gone again.. jeez!.. have me missing you ya know!!! anyways.. as always you made me giggle and smile so big.. you speechless?.. nope, don't believe it.. sometimes I just turn my head off and let my heart speak and that is what I did here.. I am so tickled you enjoyed.. thank you ma'am... ((hugs))

[Vidya Bacchus]

Hahahahaha oh gosh I've missed you girl.Yes I confess I do a mean houdini.Now you see me ,now you don't lol.There is not a poem or story or ad even that you would write badly .You are one of the most wonderful writer's I have ever had the honor to meet.And its true on occasion I get speechless very rare occasions I must confess lol

[AprilRN1210]

awwwww.. you humble me ma'am.. thank you.. honestly.. and Houdini is right.. :P

[Vidya Bacchus]

Lol.you are welcome :)