A Matter of Understanding

 

A Matter of Understanding

 

It is all a matter of understanding

Is what I say to myself…

Getting the wrong idea

From all the thoughts in my head

 

Believing in something

That may not have been there,

Assumptions made….

Conclusions drawn…

Fantasies built from my imagination,

Of what I wanted it to be.

 

Sorry I made you uncomfortable,

Treading where I should not have gone,

Jeopardizing the relationship

That we had built together…

 

Now I am left wondering,

Have I pushed us over the ledge?

Did I risk destroying the deep caring,

Mutual respect and trust?

It was never my intent,

To cause you pain, to upset the balance…

 

I want to go back~

Please say we can,

To the time and place

Where we were before…

 

Author's Note

...sometimes misunderstandings happen and reek havoc with the ones you love the most....

Reviews

[R J Askew]

These words catch my eye, as I think they nail down exactly what happens all the time and causes so much annoyance....

Believing in something
That may not have been there,
Assumptions made�.
Conclusions drawn�
Fantasies built from my imagination,
Of what I wanted it to be.

Soooooooooooooooooo easy to do.

[emmajoy]

Misunderstandings happen only too frequently: sometimes because folk don't really look or listen, then when it's too late they think they've seen or heard something or see or hear their own interpretation.. so, the problem festers and ends up by causing so much hurt. What you've written so skilfully is, sadly, very true

'Believing in something / That may not have been there, / Assumptions made�. / Conclusions drawn�'

Such a sad but fine post, Amanda.

[Brianna Brie]

This is a great heartfelt piece. It feels very sincere and makes me feel much. I love that picture as well. Great write!

[Helen Woodward]

Yes they do Amanda, but who is creating the misunderstandings and causing havoc? I doubt very much that it's you. The written word is extremely powerful, especially where there can be no physical contact. I hope you won't be too hard on yourself, be wise instead.
*hugs*
Helen...

[Lauren Beth]

So true....I can definately relate to emotions expressed here. Nicely done.

[Poets Soul]

I think we have all been to that place sometime in our life. Enjoyed the write. ty PS

[Ron]

This poem screams at me. "Amanda you were right all along it's not you it's him." Love the build up of desperation from coolness to near panic. Infers strongly "Can things ever go back? Perhaps not! Probably not your fault either. Normally I recoil against love poems that swarm arouund the cafe like mosquitos. Thank goodness Amandas come with a cutting edge and material to make one think!

[Michael X]

amanda, this is creatively beautiful in a most caring way of understanding and coming to terms with
what dreams inspire, and your loving words pierce the readers heart in yearning, I love this
You alway blend the right touches of colorful flow and passions, stunning work to ponder

[All faded blue]

to the time and place, we were before, this is perfect. You write with perfect ebb and flow, the rythym is beautiful... Thank you for sharing.

[JadedSparrow]

The questions posed in this wonderful write are ones that I myself have asked. I love how smooth this reads out loud. There is a pleading that shines through this piece,like the sun at dawn. I think that made it even more enjoyable to read.

Believing in something
That may not have been there,
Assumptions made�.
Conclusions drawn�

Those are my favorite lines.
These things happen when questions that you have are not answered. You have only your thoughts, and more often than not, in solitude, those thoughts take us to places we would rather not be. I love the way you write Amanda. Dnnt ever stop.

JS

[THE LOST ROSE]

This a very moving piece. Knowing you are about to lose something that you feel is special and trying to prevent it is what most people don't do. You did it well in this very emotional piece of poetry. I really like the honest feelings throughout this poem. Babyface would turn this into one heck of a song. Great lyrics! Can't wait to see more from you.