right where you left it

a year of drunken love in my eyes

were quick flutters of joy in his

when i jumped into your arms

you fell ten steps back

into an abyss where i couldn't grasp your hand

because you wouldn't allow me the pleasure

and now i am left with fleeting memories

full of sleepless nights and insomnia 

fear and loathing

that shackle me to your denying heart

and when i grew weak

you took your strength to move on

without an escape plan 

and i'm stuck here

alone

exhausted

anxious 

out of breath

why was the intention to always leave?

when you could have stayed and enjoyed my peace.

our peace. 

Reviews

[Miss Sharon]

(why was the intention to always leave? when you could have stayed and enjoyed my peace. our peace.) How sad and far too common among lovers today. Well written. ~Sharon

[Ballpark Frank]

This is stunning. Probably all of us can relate to this horrific pain. Beautifully written about that agony.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i relate to this as i was with someone once who tried to love, but had a scorched heart from the past and always had one foot in and one foot out the door.
we are still close and she has often told me that she should have stayed married to me...but had too much pent up anger back then...and I was the closest to her...thus...since she couldn't find peace...we couldn't .
really good write, and love the ending.
j.