ETCHED

I open my hands and I let it fly away.

But why can I feel little pricks in my heart

And the tears are just so irrepressible  like before?

Now, I know

The mark is not skin-deep

And it will be etched forever

In my heart

 

Until

 

I die.

This is the video version of this poem. Enjoy!
                                  ----Dhaye

Author's Note

Hyperbole
An extravagant statement; the use of exaggerated terms for the purpose of emphasis or heightened effect.

Reviews

[Tom]

Short but so imaginative and powerful in emotion, you release and give freedom despite the yearning to hold onto something that must fly ! But you will always remember !

A deep, romantic poem that says so much in so few words, a very special piece of poetry Dhaye !

[Dhaye]

Thank you so much for such kind words, Tom. I really appreciate your visit.

[Leigh]

Som things we have to let go, but we can keep a memento in our hearts, you made your point brilliantly well

[Dhaye]

Thanks, leighgren.

[Leigh]

You are very welcome

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful and sad poem my writer friend. Your words are true. The mark of regret will be hidden in the heart forever. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Dhaye]

Thanks for the visit and your kind words, CP.

[Antoñyo]

The picture to accompany in that the hands are so young...a lesson learned young.

Thanks for the share

[Dhaye]

The hands are young but the owner of the hands understands that she must let go of that something she holds because it's world is not in her hands. Yes, there's a lesson learned...

Thanks, Antonyo.

[Antoñyo]

Ooops...actually I meant the "perfect" picture to... different meaning entirely

[Dhaye]

It's okay. What I've said is just an explanation of the pic. LOL. Thanks again, Antonyo. I have a class now. Got to go. I'll read your work after class. Bye for now.

[ANTO]

The symbolism of using the butterfly to represent dear things that you must let go Dhaye is stunning, as is the descriptive nature of your poetry and the images chosen.
I enjoyed allowing myself to let go when i read this.
X

[Dhaye]

Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks a lot for sparing your time, Anto.

[Frieda P]

Oh Dhaye, I love this one, it's so delicate and soft with such a poignant message, going right in my favorites.

[Dhaye]

Thanks for taking your time in this piece, Frieda. :)

[Frieda P]

You know this one is special to me....touched my heart. :-)

[Dhaye]

I know...it's the butterfly, isn't it?

[Frieda P]

Yes the butterfly, always reminds me of my sister.

[Dhaye]

Butterfly is also a symbolic one for my sister. Thank you again, Frieda.

[Jack...]

very beautiful Dhaye. So soft and filled with love. Nicely done my friend.

[Dhaye]

Thank you so much, Jack. :)

[Sami Khalil]

A great tattoe on the chest and a great poem of the heart...Thank you for penning...:)

[Dhaye]

Thanks for taking your time in this simple poem, Sami. I'm just trying to fight against writer's block, and here's my output.

[Sami Khalil]

I enjoyed it along with the music...You are welcome...:)

[Dhaye]

I also enjoyed making the video format. The link is in the description. Thank you.

[Sami Khalil]

OK. You are welcome...:)