Hurt

I know, don't tell me

you gave me your heart 

and I treated

   it unkind 

 if only I had taken

               the time

to sift through your

  surrendered feelings 

instead of 

folding them into 

sullen shadows of a dark night 

              It might

have turned out different.

you and me ..

our dreams drowned 

in spent tea leaves

 at the bottom of a cracked cup

 made for

     a different drink of love

              

             

             

              

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Each of us is so unique that often we don't meld together, for many reasons. It seems here that harm has been done, and there may be some regrets, but it's possible that both parties have been hurt, even though one initiated it. Relationships need work all the time; and one mistake shouldn't cause a breakup, but often it does. Your emotional words add to this complicated issue. Very well written.
Best, B.

[Fran Marie]

Many thanks Betty I so
appreciate your kind review;

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome!

[barleygirl]

This is exactly how mismatched I feel with many people, not just romantic endeavors. I tend to dismiss people I can't relate to, so I can see how they might feel I've been abrupt or dismissive, as your poem suggests. I love how the end of your poem kinda spirals into a messy lump of soggy tea leaves (((HUGS)))

[Fran Marie]

Thanks Margie..i hear ya and those
tea leaves do make quite a mess at that

[Gee]

If it ain't meant to be, it ain't meant to be :)) Good thing is there is always another mug to drink from, the bad is some folk never find a mug with contents to their liking.
Good morning Fran Marie

[Fran Marie]

"If it ain't got that swing
It don't mean a thing"
good morning gee
and thanks for reading

[Gee]

That tune will be in my head all day now :)

[Fran Marie]

Haha Smiles (*-*)
have a great day

[Laz K.]

The eternal mystery: love, and where to find it, and why it does or doesn't work. The images and figures of speech you use here are very vivid and apt.

[Fran Marie]

Thanks Laz so very much
for reading and reviewing
I appreciate

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I've heard of tea leaves being used to read the future, not that I believe in such things but I've also heard the expression, "It isn't my cup of tea." I'm feeling the latter might be a more applicable idiom here. I enjoyed the poem's representation of regret. Thomas Wolfe said, We can't go home again. Maybe we can't go back but perhaps it's for the better if we learn from history and introspective reasoning and move forward. This was a good write. F.

[Fran Marie]

So true TW 's words we can't go home again..and yes I heard that idiom
"not my cup of tea" Thanks Fabian
I s o appreciate;

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the poetry dear Fran. Reminded me of a Gypsy gal reading.
"have turned out different.
you and me ..
our dreams drowned
in spent tea leaves
at the bottom of a cracked cup
made for
a different drink of love"
The above lines. Hard honesty and so good. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Fran Marie]

Thanks dear John..so vey much
for your words and thoughts on this one;

[Coyote Poetry]

I like this one dear Fran and you are welcome.

[Dylan Macadham]

Hi Fran Marie, Another heartfelt offering :)
Yes, sometimes it hurts as much to hurt others as to be hurt by others.
Regret, and lost chances ...written so so well,
Dylan

[Fran Marie]

Thanks Dylan..so very much
for reading and the review;

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Fran... you are a soother of Hurts...
Perhaps you need to realize that it takes a
Village to save a Soul. Your kind reviews are
a Testament to your tender loving Care.
Be blessed and assured. gently, Pat

[Fran Marie]

you are too kind
thank you poet friend;

[.]

Sometimes we regret the way we behaved because we are our best judge and think of other possible ways by which things could have changed drastically! This is very relatable...the last stanza is brilliant..
Very well penned..

[Fran Marie]

Thanks Dreamer so very much
I appreciate your kind review on
my poetry

[John the Baptist]

Has the sound of regrets. Nothing wrong with looking back and learning from it, but it sounds as though this one is irretrievable.

[Fran Marie]

Thanks John.. for reading and your review on my poem..much appreciated