Never Look Back

another perspective

Razor sharp and fast as lightening,

he moves amongt the masses

like a shark who won't stop feeding.

Shifting from woman to woman---

feasting... till he tires of the dish.

Then, forward he goes.

Never looking back, not a glance.

Concern isn't a concept he knows;

he's deaf to the sound...

of a breaking heart

and his fingers are numb

to the jagged pieces of it.

He appears to be a master of his craft.

The spark in his eyes,

the flash of his silver-coated smile,

the definition of his body

make it all too easy.

But, before i could scorn him,

the tiniest detail stands out...

just behind that spark in his eyes

lies a void... blackness.

A place where nothing seems to call home.

Is this what drives him?

Does emptiness motivate---

curiosity kills reluctancy

and i blockade his way,

abruptly breaking his stride.

Before a word can break my lips,

the scabs of repression peel back---

and I'm in his darkness... that void;

is the space I live in.

I'm the fuel behind his recklessness.

Past pains endured sit atop my back,

the ugliness of the world

is what pushed me here...

to this pit.

He was engineered to protect me,

from them and their selfishness,

their cruel selfishness.

Never look back... never care again

is what i told myself.

I retreat back to darkness.

He knows what to do,

but I remind him anyway.

Move forward

and never look back.

Author's Note

I've survived many things, this is another perspective of who I am as a result. Though this is a very personal piece to me, your honest feedback is welcome. As always, thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Angel of Chaos]

I wrote something with a familiar tone, though mine was much more simple. You are definitely gifted.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, I'm left humbled by your thoughts. I look forward to finding the piece you've mentioned... feel free to send a R/R.

[Angel of Chaos]

I don't think I will post it.. Like I said it is pretty simple.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Simple, means its honest. If you decide to change your mind about posting it, I look forward to reading.

[Astro]

The enduring spirit and the tortured soul pushing out from inside a man, and making him walk on mostly absent but ever present. I hear the voice describing why the man does what he does, not necessarily agreeing to it, but almost too tired to care. I think you've done quite well in your descriptions and colored emotions of this on PH. Good job.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thanks, bro. You as usual have a firm grasp of the avenue I was on while translating my thoughts to words.

[Astro]

Glad to hear it, brothers from another mother. Lol.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

lol... exactly!

[TL Boehm]

This is a brutally honest poem. When we are pushed to that point where we are empty it is almost impossible to come back. So often we dismiss those people who seem cruel and or uncaring but we fail to realize they may just have been pushed over the edge by repeated abuse. Well done.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Over an edge describes it well. Fortunately, it isn't a constant state of mind, that's when you truly have gone beyond return. You understood exactly the place this mindset comes from... thank you for such a sincere and thoughtful review.

[annabellee]

Fascinating perspective, well penned. Great description of that image that you created for yourself.
I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you for sharing this personal piece :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

I'm glad you could enjoy this... Thank you for your lovely thoughts.

[annabellee]

you're most welcome :)

[BlueZan]

I think this is great. Sometimes we have to create an outward image that seems empty so that we can avoid the pain that we feel. Or keep others from seeing it. Well penned, well described and I very much enjoyed. I'm glad that you shared this piece.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you so much for such a sincere review, your thoughts are humbling. I will be certain to reciprocate the gesture.

[Great Aunt Astri]

Wonderful imagery of the shark. It is a good job he has got a dark space within, in which to reflect. 'He was engineered to protect me'. I wonder how many of us can identify with that! Tell your shark that you love him really!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

I've never thought to do that... you've given me much food for thought. No pun intended. Thank you for your lovely review, it is greatly appreciated.

[icelandicblue]

Never looking back is a coping strategy. I think you said it best here:

just behind that spark in his eyes
lies a void... blackness.
A place where nothing seems to call home.
Is this what drives him?
Does emptiness motivate---

I think it does but it moves you forward or like the shark, if you stop moving you die. To care only opens you to heartache. When there is nothing there to hold onto how can you give a piece of yourself away- you would disappear.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

It is exactly that... you are very insightful, and I thank you for your sincere and honest words.

[Pryde Foltz]

The battle of the natural man and his soul. Your body urges to collect, use and go onto another. Your soul knows this leaves only victims on either side. The trick to give that natural man an outlet and still honour the greater spirit. But first you must kick fear to the curb. A very profound write, poetic heroics.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

I wish fear weren't so heavy, it'd be much easier to kick. lol Thank you so much for your insightful words, I greatly appreciate your review.

[Stella Armour]

the dark places we have visited often remind us to cherish the light and never lose sight of it again,an honest and open write dealt with really well.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, Stellar your kind words and review are touching.

[TrimarcoRansome]

It is when a writer writes of himself and his heart that he is at his best. Here you pen your words well and can feel the emotions you felt as you experienced your transition to who you have become. Humans all have histories, stories to tell, carry on writing your stories that touch you, they will continue to touch others, A nice solid poem

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you so very much! Your endearing words are complimenting and motivating.