~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

[Lubna]

Hi April, I'm new to the cafe and beginner in writing, and reading this poem inspires me to write better. A very heart touchy one.

[AprilRN1210]

I apologize for my late response. Let me officially say, "welcome!".. It is lovely to meet you. I appreciate your kind words, thank you.

[Lubna]

Thank you so much April. You don't have to say sorry. I understand.

[AprilRN1210]

You're welcome.. and I look forward to reading your writing as well.. I will be catching up on reviews this weekend and shall be by to visit your page, Is there a specific piece you would like me to read?

[Lubna]

I have just posted 3 poems and I would say if you have time please review all three. I am just exploring my writing skills, please give me honest opinion no matter what. I would appreciate it. Thanks.

[AprilRN1210]

I can't promise to have time to do all three and give a thorough review this weekend, but will do what I can.... :)

[Lubna]

No problem April. Thanks for talking to me.

[SmittyJas]

You write wonderfully of the pain of love wish it was different for you and I I write of good things and forget about the rest. It can be a pest.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much... you are always so sweet, I appreciate it.. :)

[Jamestown]

Oh how I need this closer, just tell me that it's over! speaks volumes,
closer is a must but some people are so selfish, that they can't even
be selfless enough to do that! Makes me sick:( you are a great poet,
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[AprilRN1210]

Sorry it has taken me so long to get back.. Thank you my friend, I appreciate your time and thoughts..

[jacob erin-cilberto]

even one mistake can haunt us forever. and we pay is some way forever...

if only we could and would get closure...

when someone gradually closes doors on us...the pain is worse than one slam.

[AprilRN1210]

I think this is the first piece of mine that I have ever written that I regret sharing.. it is like writing your most personal, deep, emotionally charged thoughts and feelings in a diary and then find out that everyone read it.. I do agree that the door slowly closing in front of us, helpless to change it--hurts more than having it slammed in your face.. thank you Jacob. Your thoughts mean a lot to me.. you are such a dear, talented friend and I appreciate your time and opinion.

[Ana D S M]

This is very heartfelt, I can easily relate to this at the moment. Beautiful ink.

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you. It is nice to meet you.

[dan]

April, Your writing has always been consistently good but lately you've really stepped it up, you bring your "A game" to every write, flowing so effortlessly, hitting all the right notes in your symphonic arrangement of words. Employing internal rhymes as you do really draws this reader into lines (words) that are indicating points of emphasis, ushering me through the labyrinth of thoughts. So very well written, I am putting this into my library for safe-keeping. take care...dan

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you Dan.. not sure about my "A game".. this is one I kinda regret writing in a way.. hard to explain the emotional war that is going on inside of me.. your support and encouragement mean a lot to me, I appreciate it..

[Pushkar Prabhat]

WoW!!!!
so relateable......
the one you love loves someone else is not the most painful.......the most painful is when that person also pretends to love you......

"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. "

passionately written.......
i loved it!!!!
:)

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you.. I admit, this one was written from a place of pure emotional pain and turmoil.. full of passion without thought to what I was saying..

[Pushkar Prabhat]

you are welcome........!!!! :) :)

[AaronFreitas]

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

I love that entire stanza! I can definitely relate to those words... wishing you never met someone is the feeling created by disappointment and extreme let down. I feel for you. Great poem I always love reading what comes from your heart. I'm always here for you don't forget that!

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you... I will remember that.. ((Hugs)) my friend.. I appreciate it