I remember you.

From what I remember

You were once as sweet 

as a warm summer wind

that brushed my cheek 

under plum trees.

And with enough power

I'd have stood the world 

on its head 

to prolong your kisses -

those little miracles

ignorant of time 

and vaporous years.

Yes, you were sweet

but like all mirages 

you faded  

making me - in the end

a mere shadow 

crossing your cheek 

when all your infatuation expired.

I am wiser now,

with a lesson learned.  

At least once in life,

we will all be

forgotten 

and discarded

like the pit of a devoured plum.

Author's Note

~The jilted lover, naive to the game of love has become bitter. He has learned the hard way that infatuation is a fickle sensation that can dissolve as fast as it was precipitated...whether in himself or in this case, the object of his affections. Love should not be assumed. Love takes time.~

Reviews

[realmwriter]

Love is fickle and those of us who think we have found it in one lustful night fall prey to foolish desires. Then we realize that we are cast out with the sodomites when our infatuation is no longer reciprocated. Like the shadow you refer to, we are gone before the sun sets. The gray in our lives becomes black and we loose our way. But alas, love is hard to find for a reason, because it is worth having. It is worth the search for that one true love that we so desire to spend the rest of our lives with. Sometimes, however, we don't recognize it when it is right in front of us.

Excellent write my friend. I enjoyed this very much.

[Relic]

A great review. Thanks very much realmwiter.

[realmwriter]

You're very welcome

[s y e]

This is a beautiful piece! The emotions are raw and very relatable to some people!

I loved it, you have such an amazing with words!

[Relic]

My thanks.

[s y e]

:-)

[Samuel Dickens]

Very good. The great thing about skies, clouds, and jilted lovers is that they all are subject to change.

[Relic]

They are Sam, thank you very much.

[Quill~]

Love can be cruel. It's not easy for the jilted lover, no doubt. Your authors's note is a great note to remember, "Love takes time. Skies that seem blue one minute can turn overcast the next." The fourth stanza is my favorite in this amazing poem. Heartbreaking....just heartbreaking!

[Relic]

Thanks so much Quill. :)

[Quill~]

:) wonderfully written.

[Relic]

:) Wonderfully reviewed.

[Quill~]

well thank you sir....write on....

[Relic]

Far out. hahahaha

[Quill~]

(hi hi) that's new.

[Relic]

It's groovy like you.

[Quill~]

groovy as it gets. ;)

[Relic]

I'm sure of that. ;)

[Quill~]

oh stop!... no, keep going. :))

[Relic]

haha, you're as far out, groovy, and ? Umm, something else as it gets. You smell good too. Mmm

[Quill~]

cherry blossoms...that's my signature scent. ;)

[Relic]

Mmm, that's a nice scent, let me stand next to you. Mmmm, yeah that's sexy.

[Quill~]

Shhhhh Now I'm embarrassed! :P

[Relic]

It's okay, I'll go back to where I was. ha Any more brownies? :D

[Quill~]

absolutely... gotta whip another batch right up...you ate the last one remember? ;)

[Relic]

Yes I know, I'm bloated but satiated. Mmm. :D

[Quill~]

(hi hi) Betty Crocker strikes again!.... going to make some more.
Don't be surprised when I come knocking on your door at 6am to go for a run!
I don't care if it's snowing either! :P

[Relic]

My legs hurt. haha I think I should rest and eat some more brownies till I feel better. :)

[Quill~]

excuses, excuses! That's okay... enjoy the brownies while you can. ;P

[Relic]

You make them so good. Their mouth-watering indeed. Chocolate has always been my favorite. I just don't eat too much of it. That is...until now. :O

[Quill~]

:))That's because it's got a little "love" in it....makes some sick thinking about it huh? lol (I can hear the eyes rolling!) Too funny! LMAO!

[Relic]

:)

[Quill~]

:) bye...time to go!

[Relic]

Bye :) Talk to you again soon.

[Quill~]

:) very soon, promise!

[Relic]

Okay. ;)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i had this...my last ex exactly.

quite the poem, the sarcastic tone works so well...and i especially like the last two stanzas...the picture those painted...

very good work here.

now onto some others of yours.

jacob

[Relic]

I appreciate the reviews, thank you.

[Lily Mae]

Well since I've recently been spit out while he checks out the peach pit.. I can relate whole heartily.. well whats left of it..xo But hey, I'm grateful for the every three day ..xo I get in a text lol..xo

[Relic]

Sorry to hear that Lily. Life and love are never fair and sometimes cruel. Thanks for the review.

[Anna]

You have a very vast vocabulary, and it really improves your writing! Love it!

[Relic]

It does help, thanks again.

[Mary]

I like this alot. Well written, words well chosen. Good closure in the final stanza- the relationship is over.and.done. Sometimes our dreams can be cleansing.

[Relic]

Thank you so much Mary. :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Sometimes we see the signs but we don't read them well... coarse we never want to believe love is ending. Nicely done sir.

[Relic]

It's always good to get a review from you Dale. Thanks so much.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are welcome.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I enjoyed this. You nailed the emotional context of a jilted lover. That plum pit might just taste like sour grapes...(laughing)

[Relic]

Ha, thank you Fabian.

[Frieda P]

'the pit of a devoured plum', the imagery and crushed emotions in those words is eloquently penned, doesn't get much better than that....this is lovely, just lovely, did I say lovely? :)

[Relic]

Yes you did and it's appreciated too. ha Thank you Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Had to read this one again, it's still one of my favorites Relic....!

[Relic]

Thanks Frieda.