For Laura

Short lived heartbreak

Swimming in tears back then,drowning in despair

Your attention was the spark to jump start my cold,rusting heart.

It didn't last long as usual,your sights set low,

Your brown eyes gave me a signal to let my self go and be brave.

You were lost and lonely and needed some one to hold,

I was the man,I thought,not bold or too old.

You laughed at my jokes,out of kindness I suppose,

It was special chapter,to be free and let go,but your heart was someone else's,

trying to figure out if you truly loved me..

All second guesses,so I move on into the cold,

no longer young,tread wearily,cheaply sold,

Seeing you the other day,you look tired and broken,

I watched you from a distance and smiled a broken hearted smile

Reviews

[EloisaWrites]

You summed up the whole story very nicely in just a few words. It is always that heartbreak when we give ourselves to someone who needs us and then see them go once they're ok. But love is always a giver and so we still treasure the moments we have with the people who passed by our lives. I love this poem, Bob. Hearty and realistic as always. :)

[Bob Sherunkle]

Hey! many thanks,kind and true words.

[Raymond Federle]

A wonderful 'Ode' Bob....awesome! :) How r u my friend... have not seen you in a while!

[Bob Sherunkle]

Hey Raymond,thanks for reading.I'm good,,,been a bit busy but i'll be back soon..I hope! take it easy.

[Coyote Poetry]

I understand this poem. Sometime woman give enough to find peace and leave. I like the description in the poem. We know pain even when we know we are on a dead-end road. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Bob Sherunkle]

Hey Coyote,many thanks.Happy New Year

[Trevor Barnett]

One of the bitter sweet lessons of life Bob. A very good write!

[Bob Sherunkle]

Many thanks Trevor

[Sami Khalil]

Live and learn. We all go through those sad chapters...A splendid read and write...:).............

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thanks Sami,appreciated

[Sami Khalil]

Muchly welcome...:)....................

[Cody Williams]

Great work Bob! A very enjoyable read! Thanks for sharing it!

-CW

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thanks CW,thanks for reading,still working my way through your work!work is getting in the way!

[Cody Williams]

You can take your time Bob! Have a good one!

[Child of God]

That's the wonderful thing about love it can feel amazing and horrible at the same time, we seem to take that for granted. it's not about how you feel, the point is that you feel. you've captured that beautifully sir

[Bob Sherunkle]

Hey Ryan,thanks man.We live and learn!

[Child of God]

You're welcome man

[R. L. Hill]

Sad, truly sad, Bob. This is very beautiful and I feel the heartache. Longing to care for someone but in the end, you must let them make their own choices for love.

[Bob Sherunkle]

Ho hum! Thanks for your comment Q

[gombeggar]

felt that way...it becomes weary-some...and drowns u...best 2 look forward than back

[Bob Sherunkle]

very true,thanks for reading

[Matt Sayer]

Fleeting flames can still burn, still leave scorch marks that do not fully heal. Unrequited, or even simply imbalanced love stings with a venom quite distinct from the reciprocated kind. What if, what if I could only win her heart, become her one and only, convince her to see me the same way I see her?
Painfully poignant, Bob. Great work :)

[Bob Sherunkle]

Thanks Matt,was nice while it lasted!