Lost Words

I use to love to
watch you write
waiting with anticipation
for you to lay your pen down

Now when I see
you reach for it
I'm filled with dread
for the pain that will
fill my heart
as I read
the words
you write
for her


By Samantha Campbell Pruitt

Reviews

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

a piece that should be hung on all poets desks! x

[Astro]

Scathing and endearing, a literary yin yang of emotions caught in a harmony of words. Tread softly readers, for this one has a slippery slope.

[Keith LaFountaine]

Very beautifully written, even though the content is rather depressing. Heartbreak is something that all people go through and struggle with. You've shown this struggle quite well and quite simplistically. Well done!

[Sima Rose]

This poem is poignant. In very few words you create a lot of emotion. I would say that I'd like to know how the transition between the two characters occurred. The story seems incomplete.

[Coyote Poetry]

A sad poem. Funny how things can change. Become a part of sadness after one time. They create fire in our heart and mind. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote