~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:)

[Woody]

OHMYOHMYOHMY!! where the hell do you get your inspiration? everything's perfect here. you are one hell of a poetess. I'll never write another poem as long as I live.

[AprilRN1210]

WOW... Woody!... what a review!!!... my muse is a moody, naughty thing and I never know where she takes me... but I am glad you are enjoying the ride.. thank you.. and surely you are playing.. for that would break my heart.. I do love your writing..

[Woody]

I said poem, right? I'll carry on writing stories. you don't scare me in that department, hehehe.

[AprilRN1210]

ummmm.. have a few stories as well mister.. they are just a little ummmm naughty.. :P

[Woody]

haha I have no trouble believing you :) but joking apart, your poetry's sublime and that's a fact.

[AprilRN1210]

and you are awesome.. that's a fact.... you make me laugh harder than anyone else.. almost made me choke once.. :P
and P.S... I ain't scared of you either!

[Woody]

:))))))))))

[ron]

Simply beautiful April.
I can hear this song in your poem.
I would love to have someone tell me this.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much Ron.. I am tickled you could hear "the song" in my poem.. and I would love the same sentiment expressed sincerely and with equal depth as well.. so nice to see you sir.. ((hugs))

[ron]

You are most welcome April.
I connected this poem with this song so well.

[AprilRN1210]

I had this song in my head halfway through writing this so thought it would be fitting.. I am glad you agree.. thanks again my sweet friend..

[ron]

That is how I have written lately, with a song being my muse. It's a very good way to write, at least thats what I think.

[AprilRN1210]

it is... I didn't start out writing with this in mind, but it quickly evolved.. music moves me in a way nothing else does.. so it is easily connected with my mind, heart, and soul that pours out in my poetry.. totally agree:)

[ron]

You=......

[Jack Wolfe]

So, from naughty nurse, to sappy nurse . . . hmm . . . scary. As usual your emotion pours through with each word, your font’s are both eloquent and artistic, not to mention the photo, you really are becoming a true artist . . . This simple man enjoys your work weather emotional or sensual. Great write April.

[AprilRN1210]

hiya Doc.. ha! there is more than one side to me and nope.. not scary!!... this simple man meant whether didn't he?... thank you sir.. I am glad you enjoyed this "sappy" side.. always nice to see you.. and I am tickled you like the photo.. it is fun playing with that side of my creativity again.. ((hugs))

[Jack Wolfe]

This simple man is tired, not even going to bother with the edit; its unfair to attach Metallica to your writing, you know I'm a sucker for them.

[AprilRN1210]

yes, well.. you know I so enjoy being able to use MY red pen on YOU... ooooh yeah!!... and I never play fair.. besides you aren't the only one who likes them!!! :P

[Sindu]

April, that is so sweet and almost like a song. Words flowing on their own accord.
beautiful write!!
only problem that I had was, it ended :)

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much!!.. you are so sweet.. I am glad that you enjoyed..

[Sindu]

Definitely.. you're welcome.. also I love that you quoted Thoreau :D

[AprilRN1210]

I have always enjoyed that quote.. fitting...and true.. thank you again.. :)

[Sindu]

welcome again:)

[MomzillaNC]

"Nothing… else… matters." Beautiful poem of heartbreak and healing and hope.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you ma'am..

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome.

[micky]

This is such a sweet piece a true tale of love April well done!!!!!!!!!! I really want you to watch (spoken word 'my darling Sarah' by Shane Koyczan) Please take the time to watch this video :)

[AprilRN1210]

I will indeed look it up Micky... how are you my friend?.... and thank you so much... I am glad you enjoyed.. :)

[micky]

I'm guess I'm good April it's great to hear from you :)

[AprilRN1210]

always nice to hear from you as well... (hugs)) my friend.. glad you are well..

[Jeannette Lunete]

This was an amazing "Nothing else matter 2.0." version that could and should efortlessly join Hetfield's lungs. The intense emotions are smoothly putting a spell on the reader's mind. I can just take a bow. Well done! :)

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you for such an awesome review.. I am so tickled you enjoyed.. and wow.. would love to one day hear someone sing my words.. *sigh*... always a pleasure to see you ma'am.. :)

[Jeannette Lunete]

You're welcome, dear. Well, I wouldn't be suprised if I would hear it one day on the radio. :)

[AprilRN1210]

thank you again for your support, encouragement, and kindness.. I appreciate it..

[R Smith]

First of all, straight into my library, possibly one of your best and my favourites despite the sadness herein the tortured first stanza of hope to love again, moving onto accepting that its possible to free yourself from a prison you may have created, the third stanza is impossibly beautiful and maybe one of life's truly great poetic moments, i fear you lose confidence in this love as though your playing a game but trust comes to the rescue and the ingredients for true love, (friendship mainly) take their place and as you say nothing else matters, exquisite work April, one that will live forever :)

[AprilRN1210]

oh wow....thank you so much Richie.. this has just made my day.. I admit, this one was an emotional purging for me, so for it to touch you----means a lot.. I am glad you enjoyed..

[R Smith]

always glad to see you April, good to see you writing new stuff, i may be wrong but it seems ages since your last poem :)

[AprilRN1210]

wrote and posted one two days ago, but before that one, it had been a while.. thank you again Richie.. you know I always enjoy seeing you.. ((hugs))

[R Smith]

did i miss that, sorry if i did, its been real hectic here for a while, i'm reading 3 books and reviewing plus 20 or so RRs a day and trying to read the one's who don't send RRs but no excuses i should be able to keep up i guess, not moaning just feeble excuses haha

[AprilRN1210]

I know all about trying to keep up... trust me.. I slack plenty trying to include all of my friends.. especially spending 20-30 min on one review helping fix errors and such.. no worries.. I am not going anywhere Richie.. read what and when you want :)

[Trace]

Long distance love affairs can be very difficult

(I speak from experience here)

But loving someone has no borders or boundaries.

Love is an AWESOME emotion.


HUGGS. Trace

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you Trace.. it is an awesome emotion.. ((hugs)) back to you..

[Fran Marie]

I liked the part about no "longer trapped in cracked mirrors" ...going forward with a love and the emotions you feel running so deeply...so deep that nothing else matters... beautiful poetry so elegantly express...nice work April!!

[AprilRN1210]

a thoughtful, insightful, sweet review Fran!!.. thank you so much... I appreciate it ma'am.. it means a lot coming from someone who writes romance as well as you do... ((hugs)) to ya!

[Fran Marie]

You are so welcome..hugs back at ya)))