Everyone left the party

yet no one stayed to clean the mess

I am walking alone,
Christmas lights on the road.
And i know,
I am the type of girl that comes with many,
but goes home alone.

City lights burning me,
unfunny memories, and i choke,
I coast down the streets looking for
somebody i dont know.

"Oh no, what a sad ending,"
"Oh no, never expected u'll break,"
"Oh no," is what they say to me,
as i wander in the empty lane.

Why am i still holding on,
to something that's long flown.
Why am I still bidding on,
for something that has lost its cost.

now i sit reminiscing, just me,
small town cafe on a New Year's Eve,
'cause there's no table for one at dinner parties,
or fancy hotels where i could be.

Unused candles at every table,
flickering lights, dusty chairs,
oh, i hear noises through a broken window,
countdown has just begun, and i choke,
a drop of tear and its new year.

"Oh no, what a sad ending,"
"Oh no, just a chapter is what u'll ever be,"
"Oh no," is what they say to me,
as i cry myself to sleep.

why do i try to hold the sand,
when it just slips right through my hands.
why i am trying to touch the light,
when it just burns me so bright.

"Oh no, what a sad ending,"
"Oh no," they say.

Author's Note

So, it's not a poem. It's just a song i wrote today, and i felt like posting it here :)

Reviews

[FGFRANKLIN]

Sounds like the reason some people drink their way through the holidays to me. I just want to stay at home. I don't much like people anyway.

[grace]

Haha, that's right. Thanks for reading it!

[Taylor]

This is so amazing and sadly relatable. I'm so glad that somebody was able to put this into words.

[grace]

You're so wonderful! Thank you for such kind words and for taking the time to read a piece of mine. It means a lot.

[June bug]

This is lovely as well as emotion filled.
You have some talent.

[grace]

Thankyou so much for reading my poems, dear! I am really pleased by your generous reviews.

[living lavender]

this was a beautiful piece. somber. melancholy.
with a dash of daydreaming and longing.
this section hit the hardest:
~
why do i try to hold the sand,
when it just slips right through my hands.
why i am trying to touch the light,
when it just burns me so bright.
~
{if poetry and music had a baby. it would be songs.}

[grace]

Thank you so much for taking the time to read one of my poems! I'm glad you like it :)

[Ballpark Frank]

I think this is lovely. I'm sure it's much more alive when hearing it in song too.

I can relate to the message as well.

[grace]

Thank you so much! I'm glad u liked it :)

[Writergurl]

Wow, such an emotional read here, love your imagery.
nicely written.

[grace]

Thank you so much for appreciating it! I'm glad you liked it :)

[Chris Shaw]

Your lines touch emotions and they are also laden with imagery. Well done grace.

Chris

[grace]

Thank you so much for reading it, dear Chris! I'm glad you liked it :)

[Ken e Bujold]

don't sell it or yourself short. Lyrics are among the most ancient forms of poetic expression.

I am the type of girl that comes with many/but goes home alone is a knockout line.

[grace]

Thank you so much for reading it and appreciating it. I am really grateful for your kind words and for encouraging me! I'm glad you liked that line, thank you :)

[Betty Hermelee]

there is nothing like being a third wheel or having others day nasty things about you....it is so painful and you try to ignore it, but it doesn't leave you so quickly, it even flows into your dreams.....you paint quite a perfect picture of this kind of person, alone, unhappy, wondering why me? I call it fate and it hits you like a swinging bat....your portrayal is excellent, very moving, very graceful....
Warmly, B

[grace]

Hey B, I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for your thoughtful review. I'm glad that you found my portrayal moving and graceful (loved the pun by the way). It's incredibly meaningful to receive such kind and insightful feedback. Thank you from the bottom of my poetic soul. Warmly, Grace 🦋✨

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome Grace….
Happy holidays
Warmly
B.

[Irene_asteris]

Excellent execution of words to invoke the right emotions in the reader's mind. It's truly a magnificent poem. I absolutely loved it

[grace]

Thank you so much for reading my song and giving it an absolutely beautiful review dear Irene! I'm grateful!