Epiphany

Free once more!

The fog has gone -

I see now that 

She was never 'The One'

And I see myself

as I was before 

- before I ever set foot 

through her door

My shackles deleted

vision has cleared 

I can't explain how

well I can but it's weird...

Like lightning - a bolt

Words written by YOU

in an insightful and

carefully worded review

 

so thanks to the writer

Who showed me the way

- To live without her 

in my head everyday

You helped me see

That love can be blind

Sure the fetters I carried

were all in my mind

To all who share words

know that some are the key

To setting another

human being's mind free.

Reviews

[winter;lyra]

"The pen might not be mightier than the sword, but maybe the printing press was heavier than the siege weapon. Just a few words can change everything" reminded me of this, even if a bit (Just a bit) out of context, reminds me of the hidden discrete power that these little yet big thingies can have
words are like ninjas, you won't see them coming, but when they do , you will be stricken with enlightenment if you're pursued by an apt WordNinja

-WordNinja, coming soon 2017

[Tony Jordan]

Not as messy or satisfying as trebuchet-ing a putrid cow cadaver at the walls just for effect either.
We all want that enlightenment methinks

Is that copyrighted? lol

[Pete]

there is power in words and we must choose them carefully. they plant seeds inside of people and trigger emotions. never know when they will touch us and in what ways. 'the truth sets us free'. you come to acceptance of a love not meant to be by words shared.

[Hi]

"I can't explain how
well I can but it's weird..."

I like this part. When one finds the in between emotions and also expresses clearly the overall sentiment it is nice, like catching a glimpse of something you have passed by a bunch of times, but never caught, or fully noticed.

[Tony Jordan]

I toyed with keeping that part in Matt. It felt an Oliver Hardy moment when he looks to the camera in disbelief.
Thank you Matt.
I appreciate your thoughts.

[D Connolly]

Such a wonderful tribute to a special writer who knew the words that you needed to hear.

[Tony Jordan]

Yes Dani, their logic was beyond reproach. Not unlike being shown a route through a seemingly unfathomable maze.
But they took their bloody time !! lol
kidding...
Thank you my friend. :)

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

It is amazing when we can find words and emotions to connect to. This is a very releasing write.

[Tony Jordan]

A 'releasing write' - that's spot on Queenie.
Yes words find us and help us when we least expect it.
Nice to meet you! Thank you for reading and reviewing this one.

[Diamond]

Love is all about being and setting free. So if you find yourself free and not bound in overwhelming emotions, may be she is "the one"...I am not trying to contradict anything in your poem but just my thought lol... beautifully written and smooth flow.

[Tony Jordan]

Omg !! I never thought of that ...AWWW QUEEN !!! Now I'm back to square one !!
Thank you so much for your visit :)

[Ken Simm.]

This is not a end of poem; this is an end of love song. It has melody, rhymn, and language that takes the reader into the protagonist's world. Excellent.

[Tony Jordan]

I love that this 'sang' to you Ken. As a lyric-aficionado I appreciate that sentiment very much.
read moreI love that this 'sang' to you Ken. As a lyric-aficionado I appreciate that sentiment very much.
Thank you for your gracious review my friend.

[Barbara Borel]

This is lovely. Well written. I fell a bit of loss here too

[Tony Jordan]

Yes , loss brought about by a realisation I guess Barbara. One person felt a loss; the other a release whilst both actually gained freedom.
Thank you for reading and commenting my friend.

[Barbara Borel]

Beautiful . Yes every thing is a life lesson

[Jimmy Yetts]

Isn't that a profoundly comforting thought?
Many of us are familiar with certain writers the perusal of whose work often "sets our minds right."
Thank God for those haze-clearers!
Outstanding poem, Tony!

[Tony Jordan]

So true Jimmy. And in music and art and Nature. We need only be open to what they have to offer. read moreSo true Jimmy. And in music and art and Nature. We need only be open to what they have to offer.
Thank you as always Jimmy. :)

[Tony Jordan]

Read more gremlin strikes again lol
Thank you Jimmy
:)

[Cerebriation]

Love the simplicity here, as well as the erratic breaks in meter. It speaks of a freshly renewed man still trembling from what bound him.

[Tony Jordan]

Thank you C.I.
It was 'hot off the press' so to speak, lol
I appreciate your visit my friend.