Midas touch

There was a time when we had nothing

Only dreams that we shared

We were happy in our innocence

Holding each other, into the others eyes we stared

And promised that we would always be together

That nothing could have this impaired

Now we have everything

Except the dreams we once had

Tears of pain turned a diamond ring

Cut deeply through our souls now sad

All we do is fight

And long to be apart

But I have kept my promise, to have you with me always

For I will never let go of the you, from long ago, residing in my heart

Reviews

[willweb]

Being close feels good, being too close ruins relationships and the end result is, we do keep that person in our hearts but the rest of us just wants to run for cover. Nice one Soren

[Soren]

Thanks Will I appreciate the review and your kind words.

[John the Baptist]

Material success is fine, but it will never surpass love. When you lose that, no riches can seal the wound.

[Soren]

Thank you John, your words are so true, " no riches can seal the wound."

[JD Major]

Words and Message that go to the heart.
Love is blind ... Familiarity breeds contempt ...
...and round and round we go ...

[Soren]

Thanks JD for the review and comment. Yes it seems that familiarity does breed contempt and expectations unmet lead to frustration and anger.

[AYVID N]

I felt truly sad reading this as I do realize I was happier at one time when I had so less than what I have now. Times were simpler then and so were we. There is so much more anger and resentment in us. Where does it come from? Not sure but I loved the concluding lines that hold the assurance of holding close the thought of a loved one. All isn't lost yet.

[Soren]

Thank you DIVYA you have hit the nail on the head. Expectations that are unmet often lead to such frustration and anger. I think that Sanyasis may have the answer in giving up all that we have we return to our beginnings learning that material things are of this world and unimportant.

[AYVID N]

Indeed, and even if we physically cannot retreat to the mountains, we can always make a conscious effort to withdraw mentally and spiritually from things that disturb us and enrage us. It can be a lifesaver.
You are most welcome, dear Soren.

[Chris Shaw]

So sad that some of the golden has gone. It’s a pity that those wonderful days of when there was nothing but each other have faded. Never too late to revive. Fine lines Soren.

Chris

[Soren]

Thank you Chris for reading this poem and your kind comments

[Coyote Poetry]

It is so sad. When a sweet love become forgotten Soren.
"All we do is fight
And long to be apart
But I have kept my promise, to have you with me always
For I will never let go of the you, from long ago, residing in my heart"
The above lines. I do understand my friend. Hard to rebirth a sleeping rose. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Soren]

Thank you Coyote you truly grasp the essence of this poem. I so appreciate your comments

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Soren.