You Said

You said, "whatever happens between us--"

and I didn't hear the rest of it.

I fell into all the things that could be

wrong with us.

They crawled through me

with spindly legs and tore into

my heart.

Omens of wrath

of abomination

of losing you.

Your gaze flickered away as

you spoke convincingly of something;

I wasn't hearing a word of it

but you smiled at the end.

I wanted to smile back to you-

if only to show that I had listened

but I could only flinch

at the ache inside my chest.

Author's Note

S.W.

Reviews

[Serendipity Planet]

I read few of your poems and I am in love with your style, once in a long time I find that type of poetry that is simple but so complicated , that say alot with few words , that touch the feelings and describe them so well ,
makes me wonder as usual

That's my favorite :
I wanted to smile back to you-
if only to show that I had listened
but I could only flinch
at the ache inside my chest.

[Delmar Cooper]

She said, "I know you don't want to hear this..." I wouldn't even remember that much except for the shock treatments. Progress is our most important product. (General Electric)

[Coyote Poetry]

The heart knows first. If lie or true dear Anna.
"Omens of wrath
of abomination
of losing you."
The above lines. We shall know and feel often. We like to say the liar's prayer and we hope. We can use trickery to enhance a moment. I liked the flow and the honest tone of the words dear poet. When we see the end at the beginning. We know, we are doomed to sadness. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote