Panglossians Theme

Panglossians Theme

A Poem by Andre Peterson

You came into my life and I didn't ask why.
And at the time, I was flying high with jet trails spiraling along in the sky.
And I'm guessing now I was too young to know.
That when love comes you have no choice but to go.
And I know it's late but I just have to say that I always wanted you to be mine.

And when I saw you and kissed you last week.
I saw the glow return to your cheeks.
A kiss is a kiss and oh how much I missed the touch of your lips against mine.

But I came here for one reason. And that's simply to get you off of my mind.

You visited me last christmas.
You took pity and said our love was just a myth.
Tears filled your eyes thinking back upon our time and wondering if there someone else to whom I must belong with.
I said it's never to early to confess that you're in love. But at the time I thought you were the one.
But what is done is done.
My heart is certainly content.
I'd trade it all to do it again.
And with a grin I said of course you're the only one I'd ever be with.

You never were one for too much words.
You got up to leave while trying to cover the hurt.
I knew there was someone else who's been there when you were lonely.
And I was left holding the rhyme.

If I were to blame a simple cause, this nagging pain that's in my heart, i'd wonder if silence would have done just fine.

But I came here for one reason. And that's simply to get you off of my mind.


Now everyone deserves a gentle heart.
A treasure more valuable than art.
And I only wish you saw me for what I had to give.
While falling apart is what we cannot forgive.
We all only want a chance to live.

So I let you go off running into the night.

And though I may never seen you again.
I made peace with myself and now have something new to give.
A new reason to be myself again.

And without anymore reason.
No more questioning why
Again I go flying high with the jet trails spiraling along in the sky.

© 2021 Andre Peterson


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Added on November 23, 2021
Last Updated on December 1, 2021
Tags: Poetry, prose, dreams, growth, friendship, love, depression