a packet full of heartache

a collaboration with Papaya http://www.writerscafe.org/AnaPapaya

He picks a packet
full of dyed heartache
and waits
until the past
is bleached by the sun

Colours renew,
vivid scenes
long forgotten
unfold
in my mind ...

He feels the need
to mix it well,
rub it til the ache
bleeds
into the new ...

               Memories
               come alive,
               though
               all my dreams
               have died.

               Drowned,
               my heart
               in a pool
               of red dye ...

But I'll not let you
see me cry,
not this time ...  

                         I won't let it set.

Author's Note

http://www.writerscafe.org/AnaPapaya

Reviews

[KLMazon]

Excellent collab. I've noticed a lot of poems about abuse tend to invoke colors as symbols and had been considering for a time now of doing up a collection of such poetry and publishing it on lulu having the proceeds go to a domestic abuse charity of some sort. Would either of you two be interested in that?

[Lyn Anderson]

I would, certainly. As for Ana, that is up to her. I also have a few others that fit that criteria, I can send the links.

[KLMazon]

I'll look up your kik and if you could pass my email along to her as well, we can get some specifics hashed out. I have another person on a different site interested in the idea as well.

[Einstein Noodle]

you two should continue to collaborate ..in my thought..on a regular basis .. your poem is bone real .. abuse ..in all its horror .. even when the perps are burned at the stake .. the memories rekindle the fire and agony that are way too real .. your closing could be more clearly vitriolic in my opinion .. rock on dear ladies rock on ..
E.

[Lyn Anderson]

Why thank you. The set is a play on dye, which we both felt fitting. Ana and I collaborate well. :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Empowering....I may be down, but I am not out and I never will be again. IN YOUR FACE! Never let em see you sweat! Ladies, this collab is wonderful. Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Collaborating is easy when you have a great partner. in writing and in all things. :)

[aLittlePain]

Lovely collab you clever cookies! All very nicely played out to a killer close. Ka pai. R xo

[Lyn Anderson]

With Ana, it comes naturally.

[redzone]

song is like anger personified... and the poem is like a FU I wont fall again... as well as a F-off... it is ugly when someone "rub it til the ache
bleeds
into the new.." the pain of this is vivid as is the "I won't let it set."

Papaya, Kl, you two collab well together, dare I request more from time to time... ;0)

redzone

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. I believe I do enjoy a good collab with Papaya.

[Jon Roggie]

Time to move on. Nice mix.

[Lyn Anderson]

thanks hon.;)

[Papaya]

Thanks lovely lady, for writing with me. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

It is my pleasure. I added the song I wanted. The Red by Chevelle.

[Papaya]

Great Tune!