No More Bread

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No More Bread

Silence rebounds off these pale walls.

Walls once papered

in the colours of love and hope,

now stripped completely bare.

The furniture has all gone too

as I sit alone

in this sad room and listen

to the pounding, quiet echo

of my shattered heart,

as it resonates off polished wood

and cold stone floors.

It tears at my inner peace

in a savage stabbing of my breast

that splits me open

and allows hope to expire,

like the mirage you painted me.

My ears hear every whisper

of the lone fly’s wings

as it circles the naked bulb

above my thoughts,

and my empty eyes

just wonder why.

You took everything when you left,

when you made your choice

and stepped onto that flight to Athens.

Did you think I’d rejoice?

Did you think I’d understand?

Did you even think at all?

And now there is to be no more bread

my soul is empty.

 

05/08/13

Author's Note

Reviews

[Mark]

aye yi yi... really?

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Really! Thanks Mark

[Quill~]

Powerful stuff John!
I can see why love can leave you pensive, heartbroken... to doubt love ever truly existed.

My favorite part:


"It tears at my inner peace

in a savage stabbing of my breast

that splits me open

and allows hope to expire,

like the mirage you painted me."

Heartfelt....painful. x

[John Alexander McFadyen]

True words and real emotions raw from my lady 'sailing' off intop the sunset! Thanks Dreamgirl.

[Quill~]

:) penned very well...sorry for the heartbreak, it will get better.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you

[MsJewel]

I could feel your pain as I read your sad, but well written words..This is one of those poems that just curls right up in your heart and stays there. :) Julie

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you so much Julie.

[Lydia Shutter]

"My ears hear every whisper of the lone fly’s wings as it circles the naked bulb" My goodness, there is power in this line! You set the desolate lonely scene perfectly. A deeply emotional write. Well written. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Lidi. Every word in this is felt.

[Jack...]

So sad my friend. Pain and emptiness sure can power words.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

as we both know Jack. Many thanks.

[Frieda P]

Amazing the difference a day makes in our lives. Been on those 'bread' lines myself before, I'm sorry you found the need to write this bittersweet piece, you do love & angst with such passion, heartbreaking read my dear friend.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

It is just how I feel right now. Empty. When you love someone so much and give them all of you only to have it thrown back at you it hurts. And it was meant to be a heartbreaking read.

[Frieda P]

I know John, and my heart breaks for you in this moment. xo

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Frieda!

[AYVID N]

Too close home for me too. Unfortunately, this is an inevitable outcome of love. In retrospect, we do it to some and some do it to us. Thats my take on this sad aspect of life.

Regarding the poetry, your art is enviable. You know how to write sooo beautifully.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I am sorry you too have experienced this Divya. I guess I am hurt but resilient given I have travelled the same road several times. Thanks for you lovely comment.

[AYVID N]

Of course John. I am confident you'll come out even stronger and an even better poet from the hurt. In the process, you should really think of publishing. Your writing is really worth reaching millions.

[s y e]

John, I know you're really hurting, and I can tell through your writes. You're a strong guy, keep your chin up. Having you heartbroken by someone you loved and cared for deeply is terrible, and this write is deep and powerful. Another painful read.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Got the 'T' shirt but it still hurts. Thanks Noodles!

[s y e]

Of course it hurts, but you're strong, and we're all here for you.

[A. H. Pinley]

Poem of heartbreak and old friendships. Great choice of words John.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you AHP

[Cassie]

sad poem, with great imagery. Enjoyed reading it. Good one

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Cassie