~Suddenly Shaded~

“We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle.”

-Marilyn Monroe

Stars burn bright, they illuminate the night, but sometimes they lose their light… they… lose... their light… 

Carrying stars whose light is fading

fractured fragments filled with pain

chasing rays that are waning

suddenly shaded…. 

Never should’ve given in

wending walls within where you wouldn’t win

closing doors before your war weakened me

leaving thieving shores where I shouldn’t be

but then, not sure… there’s no guarantee

still willfully wandering aimlessly

regardless of the guards I can plainly see. 

Been trying to save us both, not knowing your heart was made of stone

bones broken from weighted guilt you’ve thrown

left crying, disowned and all alone

roaming the globe- still no home to call my own

reeling from feelings that I’ve never known.  

I wish we’d never met, memories I can’t forget

scars fill the heart with so much regret

‘cause I thought we’d always be together forever

loving each other, yet you can’t ever forget her

I wish you weren’t like all the rest

but then, yeah... I should’ve guessed 

Oh, how I need this closure… just tell me it’s over……. 

These sinking stars, quickly becoming jaded

pained by the games you play

only so much they can take…

These weakened stars, constantly frustrated

caught in the cage you created

decaying in the wake of one mistake…

Author's Note

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Reviews

[W R Stowe]

Love will sometimes hurt and mostly because of a lack of communication.People have a tendency to talk at each other instead of to each other check out "Take a chance" that I wrote it helps describe how to love again also "Love And Marriage" gives some details on the subject as well this is well written but a bit on the dark side but that's your style if I'm not mistaken

[Fran Marie]

Oh my, this is a poem of deep feelings of sorrow..a lovet's lament...the speaker is forlorn and down in the dumps...the alliteration is fantastic and lines up well to display the emotions experienced within this poignant piece of poetry...well done I say..indeed nice work!

[AprilRN1210]

oh Fran.. thank you girl.. I admit, I have been pretty "forlorn and down in the dumps".. I am trying to dig myself out, and this piece did help some. I am glad you enjoyed.. you are always so sweet and encouraging and I honestly appreciate it..

[Fran Marie]

You're so welcome dear friend;here's to better days ahead,

[wordman]

it` sad but stars do fade and the ones in our lives fade as well
a great write and display loved the graphics

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you my friend.. It means a lot that you enjoyed and noticed the display.. and yes, it is sad, but true--stars in our lives will fade..

[wordman]

you are welcome,i thought I ran you off lol

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem had a tone of sadness.
"I wish you weren’t like all the rest
but then, yeah... I should’ve guessed "
It is sad when a shining star fade out and die. Leave us with the wish. We loved and appreciated the star with better care and concern. Might of stayed a little longer. Thank you dear Poet for sharing the excellent poetry. The words make me think today.
Coyote

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you my friend..It is sad when stars die or fade out..I am glad you enjoyed.. I appreciate your time and thoughts, thank you..

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Poet.

[ron]

You have described my life at this time.
Another great write April.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you Ron, I am sorry that you can relate.

[ron]

Thank you April, it's just how things are I guess xoxo

[R Smith]

well its been some time April but as always very worth the wait, your skills with words and poetry are undoubtedly beyond compare, this is immense in its sadness and the need to escape loss and pain but you weave your spell and create a masterpiece I could read and re-read again and again, thank you so much, :)

[AprilRN1210]

oh Richie, thank you!.. you have me blushing over here.. I can't tell you what it means to have such talented friends actually enjoy my writing.. I still don't believe it sometimes.. I have missed you..

[R Smith]

I hope you are ok April, I get that there's a lot of you in this poem, i'm glad if i can be a friend it seems strange here these days, I lost some good friends here and don't know why with some of them, so I really hope you're gonna be happy and write more great poems :)

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you again Richie... I am not going anywhere, just been going through some stuff lately. not getting rid of me that easy!.. I am sorry to hear that things have been different 'round these parts.. I will be on more in next few days, and can't wait to swing by and see what you been up to!.. and yes, I will be ok... at least that is what a good friend of mine told me recently....

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Sometimes we have to encounter people who try to hold us down to fully appreciate the one that makes us feel free in their love.

Very well done in expressing your deep emotional heartache.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you Dale.. you are always so sweet. I appreciate your encouraging insight.. ((big hugs))

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

You are welcome… just being truthful.

[Jerome F Knox III pseud..]

what an amazing experience this was. I enjoy your masterfully created works combined with the music. With all of the work that I have read of yours I think I like this one the best. Every images were vivid with crafty rhymes. This is one of many lines that were brilliant.

Been trying to save us both, not knowing your heart was made of stone
bones broken from weighted guilt you’ve thrown
left crying, disowned and all alone

Amazing piece of poetry

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much.. I am always in awe when such talented friends have positive things to say about my scribbles.. I honestly appreciate your continued support. It means a lot..

[Jerome F Knox III pseudonym Nefarious J. Dorsey]

You are brilliant and gifted never doubt or forget that...

[Avinash]

I have a fair idea about what is going on here. The lady is offering all her love unconditionally to this man and he is still broken heart and bitter from his past experiences and in the process hurting even that person who is treating him good. A very practical and identifiable scenario. I just wish all parties involved here should face their demons and defeat them.

[AprilRN1210]

As always very insightful, positive, and encouraging.. Thank you so much my friend.. I appreciate it :)

[Mayank]

I loved the last stanza beside that this written so well, i could see myself there...

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much, I am glad you enjoyed.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Beautiful text, April. Love can be hard and painful when you discover it only comes from one side. Good writing. :) Rudi

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much Rudi. I appreciate your continued support, it means a lot..