Shattered and broken

/

 

For in the end

we are broken,

falling to moments like this

Scattered the pieces of

love never spoken,

lost in the whispers amiss

 

Thundercloud feelings

now forming,

save me in spite of my tears

Clouds of the past darken,

constantly storming,

drenched far beneath dampened fears

 

Caught in a flood

of emotions,

silent the sky bids adieu

Running from tides

now awakening oceans,

ripples remind me of you

 

Seeing the moon

brightly glowing,

pointing its beams down in shame

Checking a list between

wanting and knowing,

it is my own fault to blame

 

Why can’t I make

this decision,

here as my world comes apart

Feeling the blade of

your sharpened incision,

slicing a piece of my heart

 

Oh how I wish I

were blinded,

truly unable to see

Then of these dreams I now

find I’m reminded,

would have no bearing on me

 

Still there’s a part

that is shaken,

rooted in memories grown

Tossed on the roadside of

shadows forsaken,

hopelessly left all alone

 

Cast to the depths

that are calling,

no need to look for the dawn

Shattered and broken and

steadily falling,

all since the day you were gone

Reviews

[William Michael Reeves]

We can't hide our shame in the moonlight bright. If only it were blinding, those lost dreams wouldn't keep us up at night. This felt like poeticide as I read the words you write. You lost all hope, yet, dawn has no choice but rise in our sight. It reflects in the tears you cannot fight and whispers in your ears singing the love lost was right because you care. That's why you find yourself in this plight. Better to lose love than never know it, right?

Billigami

I meant to read this yesterday, but got all caught up in a mysterious Aura. Noticed you did too. I'm gonna go see if anybody got it. I think I know.

Bill

[willweb]

Thanks my friend and yes, Aura's poem has haunted me the past few days. I hope someone gets it so I can stop thinking about it.

[Chris Shaw]

For in the end we are broken

So relatable is that line and the emotions that rise from the depths when reading this poem. So memorable and it took years and years to soothe the hurt. A wonderful piece of writing will. Some are able to move on, others not so.

Chris

[willweb]

I am very familiar with the years and years part and may still be in the last years part. : ) Thanks my friend, I always smile when you stop by

[M]

Entirely relatable, Willweb. A shattered and broken heart will take a long time to repair itself, if it ever does at all. Sometimes those incisions are just too deep and the piece of the heart that is taken is never recovered and we cannot love wholly ever again. I doubt there is not one of us who cannot relate to these feelings. Beautifully composed in your effortless rhyming verse.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much my friend. I am happy you stopped by and enjoyed what you read. Your words are very correct and sadly, many that I know can relate to this which unfortunately does include me. But, that was some time ago. Thank you again Makhabat

[Sel]

The person in this poem sounds to be going through a major change that they didn't realize would occur until now. Your words made it feel like I too, was experiencing this. Well done.

[willweb]

Thank you. I guess as a poet all we can hope for is that the reader can feel what we feel when we write. I appreciate your comments.

[Soren]

Moving, haunting, and very identifiable. This piece strikes at the heart and cuts deep in the soul. I felt it all the way through.

[willweb]

Thanks my friend. I appreciate your visit Your reviews always make me feel good about what I write.

[Soren]

Most welcome and well deserved