Echoes of what was once before..

Echoes of what was once before…..

 

A room that was once so full of life,

Now seems cold and empty, like a harsh winter’s night.

Faint sounds of laughter and warm, loving times,

Are all that remain but in my mind.

 

It was my choice, and I know it well,

To damn myself to this private hell.

Though, in my heart I still believe,

I did what was right for you and me.

 

Now alas, the demons, they come for me,

To tear at my heart and my sanity.

With echoes of what was once before,

Leaving me wanting, regretting and hurting, hardcore.

 

But I will stand strong in my decision this day,

Regardless of the memories that get in the way.

For our time together had come to an end,

From the fighting and betrayals, over and over again.

 

So, I squeeze my eyes shut to fend off the tears.

Close the curtains in my mind to forget all the years.

I take a deep breath before I focus my thoughts,

Then let go of the pain, the regret, the distraught.

 

SJSinister/Copyright 2006  (Shirley Petrandis)

 

 

Reviews

[LadyLove]

Geez, I can feel the pain here. It's clear how the person is regretfully accepting the loss of a love and letting go of what once was in the last stanza. The love is still quite evident and still stinging. But the resignation is sad and final. Really great!