THE ANNIVERSARY

                                                         THE ANNIVERSARY

I ran to you and fell into the limbo of my life.

What I thought was my Savior 

Has been my demise.

You tore down my walls,  promising they would 

Turn into a path leading 

Straight to your heart.

I ignored the  signs

The No Exit, Stop, Dead End...

Racing down that one way street.

The crash left me wondering

What is real and what

Is merely a fabrication of the mind.

Are we committed as lovers or

Just romantically connected strangers?

Sometimes neither, sometimes both.

There are times I think you have stolen my youth

Or perhaps gave it  back to me once again.

If nothing else, you make an inspiring muse.

Reviews

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~ you bet... your poetic voice is haunting and captivating... you write as if you're writing words from centuries ago... and they echo... there's so much depth in your poetry that it resounds... it's a war zone out there, sweetheart... between the purists who love love and the cynics who think they can change the definition of love... i'm not proud of the life i live... i need to live much more... but i'm truly proud of the kind of love i love... no cynic can survive its force... no one can rob me of hope... of poetry... of viewing the future as if it was full of possibilities... i relate to your poetry and your poetic voice a lot...

[Southern Cross]

Across the many miles, you and have have shared this crazy bond..and yes we love with abandon and never lament over the consequences of it all. Thank you for the unconditional review never judging my intentions or thinking me a fool for love. Many seem to shake their heads and give me a tisk tisk ..move on girl..attitude..Bless you for your all encompassing beautiful heart

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~ yeah... you said it... we're two crazy cookies... :P

~ there's one more of us... her name is lynn... she's an angel... and yesterday, she said on one of my posts...

"If you don't take chances are you not a prisoner? Your heart will know when it's time to quit, Serah :)"

~ i'll say the same to you... your heart will know when it's time to quit... until then, we'll let our hearts be free to love... :)

[wolffman41]

Again we can feel you love and how much you have love and pain going through your heart.The pain that causes it but the way you fight and keep going never giving up. just again can feel you in this poem....

[Southern Cross]

Than you for stopping by and reviewing :)

[Michael G.]

I have spent days reading this. Leaving, coming back and reading it again. Over and over. Many times it left a different impression with me.
The writing itself is haunting and beautiful. And in a style I recognize as you. There is always the honesty of your words a reader can depend upon. Perhaps that's why this keeps me wanting to put it at arm's length. Anniversary... I don't know whether to say congratulations and offer a toast, or offer sympathy and an understanding hug. Perhaps I'll hedge my bet, and offer both.

[Southern Cross]

You are so funny...umm sympathy is best in this case LOL but thank you for either

[Rick White]

I'm not one to give advice about relationships or about writing....so I won't! I like this poem and your other ones very much and I'm sure you'll work that other stuff out on your own. I guess I would say that when you know you just know, you know?

[Southern Cross]

Thank you for the honest comment. It was most kind

[FJ Davis]

As I see it, this poem basically says you are dissatisfied with the degree of loverboy's commitment; you convey this lyrically and with strong imagery.
"The Anniversary" is a poetic question posed to yourself.
You--and your muse--deserve a definitive answer.
On the other hand, that last line appears to indicate you've decided, for a while longer, to simply go with the proverbial flow.

[Southern Cross]

Perfect analysis..How much do I owe you and can I still sit on the couch for awhile longer...:)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Another great poem full of feeling. Emotion and understanding and analysis of the bargain between two people. It sounds as if you are far from certain?

[Southern Cross]

"Certain" gets closer everyday. Thank you for reading and umm..reading between those lines

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Don't take my advice, consider it. Do NOT force certainty as I am a past master at the wreckage it causes!

[zainul]

I thought the piece was about the anniversary of your relationship.
While looking for any clue of it,I found something very interesting.
It was the candid statement of your heart which emerged as lovely verses.
I was wondering how you created such magical lines as these:

"There are times I think you have stolen my youth
Or perhaps gave it back to me once again.
If nothing else, you make an inspiring muse."

[Southern Cross]

The Anniversary of my relationship with my muse ..One of those days..*sighs*

[zainul]

You got back those days back!

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

This one gave me chills, reminded me...touched me. We love, and we learn, and sometimes we just keep loving and learning. Love this!

[Southern Cross]

Thank you so much so much for the moving review :)

[Blindfolded]

Direct and determined..these are the writings that I enjoy most from you. :) You know what's happened, you know where things are going, and you know that you've moved on. Things were stolen from you for sure but you are so right..many things were given back to you through all of this. I do so enjoy when you just say what is on that amazingly talented mind.

[Muse]

what a metaphorically complex..yet simple...beautiful read. The Muses...they inspire both good and bad. When the Muse is nice..it feels so good. But when the Muse wrongs you...it inspires wonderful poetry. Ironic I think.

[Southern Cross]

This is so true. That which leaves us empty sometimes fills the void of creativity.

[Muse]

I cannot write unless my Muse is being abusive. lol

[Southern Cross]

Too funny but I so understand.

[Cole Hayley]

Wow... an incredible write from you. One of my favorites thats for sure. So poginant.

[Southern Cross]

Thank you so much,Cole..It was from my heart as all my writings are.