Now He's Gone

Now He’s Gone

You were with a poet once

but you never read his words;

cared not for his achievements.

His majesty was lost on you

for you, in dyslexic grief,

could only see yourself.

Could only be yourself alone,

no room for two,

kept your drawers full of pity,

stopped him in creation.

And yet you fed greedily from his fountain,

until he was dried

and cracked and worn,

a car wreck.

Is it any wonder

that now he is gone?

 

10/08/12

Reviews

[KarinaT]

Isnt' it sad how lucky someone can be and they don't see it due to mindnumbing self absorption. Tragic poem. Sorry :-(

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Karina it is still rather raw and the car wreck was literal!

[Stanley Wilson]

powerfull work john great poem

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Stanley. It came from a powerful place sad to say!

[Leigh]

I like this

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Leigh. It is based on true emotions.

[sierrasparks91]

your poems are all so good

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You are most kind SS. If you look you will find a few dodgy ones lol! Especially last week.

[Nicky Sarti]

You're are far too good at this stuff.
Out of interest (and on a tangent ~ which is all me) are you dyslexic?
Only reason I ask, is a friend who is; has written a book.
I just wondered how poets got on with their poems; if it was any different to writers who write about life; themselves and stories etc.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I think I have a mild dyslexia or it could just be my Scottish education or lack of, or maybe even my lack of grey matter lol

[Nicky Sarti]

Don't be silly, you is a smart cookie!

[Mark]

Was with a woman for 23 years who was exactly like this 'kept your drawers full of pity'... this work hits me hard. Great write.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hi Mark I am sorry you can relate to it as it is not a nice thing to go through. Thanks for the review.

[Southern Cross]

Welcome to my world. I know this feeling all too well and share in your feelings. Wondering all the while, it wasn't supposed to be this way was it?

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Sorry you know this too well. And yes we sit and think this is not what we set out to do.

[Lisa Ring]

Brilliant. I know this feeling...the lack of interest and appreciation...the self-absorbed, shallow partner. It does suck the life out of you if you let it and it is so hard to battle.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Lisa. Several people relate to this so it is a common theme and I wonder why. In my case I went to live with her with the intent of selling my house and paying off her debt but I lived out of a bag for five months while her drawers were full of junk and old bedding.