Return to Me

The light shone dimly
down the hallway that
night, as I watched you
pull your suitcase out of
the hall closet

another buisness trip 
i supposed.
my suspicions erased
all logical thinking

was my everlasting love
for you becoming a
runaway jealousy

 train of thought?

i have to admit,

i had my doubts each time
you walked out the door

i know we talked about
this, and I really tried to
understand darling,

but you failed to convince me
that your love remains true
for me only

while you're gone
I'll be so sad and blue.
uncertain and passive
depressed and alone

.
my fears will take over and
render me weak and listless
for you are my power and life

 

thus~each slow
 tick-tock of the clock will not
match my impatience
as the lonliness creeps
into the night taking

 possession of my soul
until you return to me

 

Reviews

[Ru Banerjee]

The waiting, the desperation, the longing and the depiction of jealousy is so humane, so real, so very flesh-and-blood in its vulnerability and tragic appeal that basically forms the crux of this beautifully written sad verse. The mind here oscillates between trust and suspicion, the feeling of being betrayed and consumed by passion and the steadfastness of unconditioned love--all in the same breath. All these subtle nuances are portrayed beautifully and effectively through the loneliness of a lover's soul and through her earnest plea for reconciliation.

[Tate Morgan]

Very human way of feeling ad acting and a true portrayal of it I see you don't capitalize the letter i either must be a thing lol

[Lafayette]

I can only say I loved it, thank you. Lafayette

[Shalini Dinesh]

This freeverse poem is so beautifully written and the feeling of loneliness, mild fear, and longing for your loved one is well brought out...

[Poetic Beauty]

I can feel the frustration and the pain in this poem. the loneliness and the wondering. We have all heard these cases before. This poem tells a great story and the flow is smooth. You have woven a sad tale here. I would like to read a second part where it ends happily. Great and impressive write.