Heal the Heart

This is for a friend who will never read it. I wish this message reaches him somehow.

I know it’s hard to forget

To erase those memories of the two of you

To throw away pieces of a broken dream

For yours was a love that was so true

 

Some colors grow paler with time

But only if you let them fade away

Let your tears wash away the hue

That is all I want to say

 

Like flowers that wilt when broken from the stem

You must close the chapter with a final seal

Please don’t water the plant of pain

You deserve a chance - a chance to heal.

 

Reviews

[John Stussy]

Great advice. Yes, it's alright to feel the pain at first, let it out a little. Then it's time to put it behind you and move along. To twist a famous movie quote, "These aren't the loves we are looking for." Once they hurt, let them go.

[Jaded Perception]

what can i say? as the tears fall fast from my eyes this one has touched me deeply my friend.
again ur words comfort me, teach me ,painfully so. thank you is not enough. God Bless you Caffeine.

Shannon

[James K. Blaylock]

Pain, can truly be a sick-bed-of-forevermore. If we let it rule and govern over our ever fiber. Great write.

[Helen Woodward]

This is so beautiful and wise, I think the only thing I would add is accepting what you can't change as that is what helped me the most when my husband died. "Don't water the plant of pain" really struck me as so profound...terrific, thought provoking sentiment...Love your work, it is gentle...
Helen...

[aj]

first of all i love the colour of the text it brings out what you have written. The poem it's self is well written . Good Job! ^___^

[Fran Marie]

Please don't water the plant of pain

You deserve a chance - a chance to heal


Time heals, it just takes a lilttle time to get over the pain
and start the healing/mending process~Well expressed and well penned
~Fran Marie

[V. K. Harris]

This is very comforting, Beautifully written.

[Roy]

Pain and healing from a broken love.. most everyone can relate to this is some way. The feelings expressed so well are delicate and tender. Beautiful.

[Ladysue]

Caffeine, this is uplifting and so true. I love every line in here. The last stanza is brilliant.

[C. Harter Amos]

Since I can include myself in the group you've written this for, I have to thank you. You've captured the way it feels with images that describe the tears and pain perfectly. Beautiful, touching poem from first line to last.

[James Mayfield]

A wonderful sentiment. Very well written, thank you for sharing.