Relics

Relics

 

In those first few waking moments after a peaceful nights sleep, the moments spent reluctantly considering opening your eyes to face the dawn, you find the rudeness of reality

The bed feels empty,

Cold- where there should be a familiar warmth,

But It raises no alarm-

Maybe shes in the shower, or downstairs making coffee or breakfast.

You listen closely for any sound, or any sign of what she might be doing,

But there is nothing but silence-

Cold, dead, silence.

It is then that you open your eyes and look around.

The bedroom is void of any signs of her, as it has been for years.

There will be no smiling face to wake up to,

No timeless moments spent watching her sleep peacefully in your arms,

Not even a not-so-morning person screaming “leave me alone!”

A statement she always followed with an “I love you.” As you left the room

There will be none of that; not now, nor anytime soon;

Never, in fact, were the truth to be told-

For second chances and true romances are just tales-

Legends from times when people knew the meaning of trying

And having to work for their blessings.

So you reach for the nightstand and another dosage,

and the bottle- half spilled- to chase it,

and sink back to the pillows, pulling them close

hoping for- yet dreading 

more dreams of reminiscence-

knowing full well

you’ll just wake to all the same relics

and repeat the process. 

Reviews

[Dennis]

This is a haunting poem of the chore of facing the reality of loss once again after your dreams have denied it so pleasantly. If we had the power to make dreams come true, would we, could we ever go back again and things would be the same? Probably not, but dreams can keep the hope alive no mater how improbable. Very nicely written poem, thanks for sharing.

Dennis

[A.J.]

thank you Dennis. please keep reading and checking for more on this very situation/topic. ive literally counted 150 pages of poems/songs/and shorts dealing with this issue. trying to play Dr. phil for myself I guess.

[Jimmy Yetts]

That's the way it is; you just gotta bite down and ride it out.
Excellent offering, A.J.!

[A.J.]

thank you for stopping by Frankie, and yes, you are correct!

[Rachelle]

The sad reality of loss encapsulated in your words.

[A.J.]

i hope you liked it.

[Rachelle]

It resonates.

[A.J.]

then it is successful! :) thanks for coming by. I'll return the favor again soon, I'm working on a piece right now. until then have a beautiful day.

[SquinklaPsyOps]

Tastefully passionate and beautifully written.

[A.J.]

Im so glad you and others enjoy it. being the type of guy i am, it took a lot to let myself write in this way. this was one of my first serious pieces, and it helped save my life.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

This hurts my heart to read... so raw... so real...

I hope to never go through this painful onslaught of thoughts and emotions, the daily agony one must face when losing a life partner/soul mate/loved one.... people have died from a broken heart, that's the reality of it...

When does it change and get better?...only time will tell...
This is a heartbreaking write... brings tears...

[A.J.]

so many more, in fact most of my writings have to do with this.. considering its the only healthy release available.. from the shorts i post to the poems and songs. Nights like These is a dandy. Views From a Casket is the first I ever wrote in this light.. but longer than the rest. thank u for reading! ..

[Robbie~xoxo~]

My pleasure... it is indeed a healthy release. x

[A.J.]

:) ............

[Felicity's Eve]

Wonderful poem. Displays the sorrow so perfectly and the longing that tugged at my heart :)

And I'm really liking the format. Flows well. :)

[A.J.]

thank you very, very, very much. much of my work is similar to this topic and format.. its the only way ive found to get some release.

[Felicity's Eve]

Writing can be a wonderful escape. :)

[A.J.]

even if ya dont realize it at the time. my life changed a little when I picked up the pen to face my demons.. for sure.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

I put this in my reading list.. will be back to give a proper review. :)

[A.J.]

that sounds awesome!

[Robbie~xoxo~]

:)************