A Starless Sky

This dilemma of letting you go, 

or keeping you with me 

is unbearable...

remember you once said: 

"It doesn't matter 

if we aren't together, 

what does matter is you, 

that among the million 

stars I counted, 

you were the one, 

who shined brighter 

every time I looked."

Some things are not easy to let go

but when the time comes,

you have to make the decision

of choosing what you want.

When life gives you choices 

between having it your own way or 

making the person you love, 

happy and content,

I've decided to do the latter,

'cause although it hurts 

but who does it hurt more than me?

After all, all I've cared 

is for your happiness.

Even if it does mean that 

I'll have a starless sky in

a world without you...

https://soundcloud.com/user-557255780/coffee-with-underhill-02-21-2017

Thank you, J Todd Underhill for letting my poetry be heard through your voice 😊

Reviews

[Kerdiwen Glass]

Wow... This is so powerful and I can relate to this really deeply right now. Its hard to let go of someone, especially if you care deeply for them. You want then to be happy, but sometimes it costs your own happiness.
This is really powerful and beautifully written. I love it

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It is exactly that way, sadly...thank you so much for appreciating, KG.

[Kerdiwen Glass]

Yeah, it's very difficult.
You're welcome!

[Harley Quinn]

Brilliant. I enjoyed reading this. Very Phenomenal.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hey, thank you so much, Erica! I'm glad you enjoyed reading this one! ☺

[Lovecraft]

A very romantic poem indeed. The "star" concept you put in is wonderfully effective. A bit sad but lovingly rendered at the end. Those last two lines are beautiful and the entirety of this poem exudes melancholic Love. This is endlessly enjoyable to read.

Very nice poem, Kay! :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you, Lovecraft! I'm glad you enjoyed this one! Means a lot to me ☺

[deborah]

Ok all the best

[Unspoken poet]

I really am in awe of this write, I think it's so full of emotion. nicely written and so full of feeling.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hey, thank you so much! I'm glad you like it! ☺

[Lotus Flower]

oh cherié this just broke my heart, made me smile and made me cry at the same time. The wistfulness in this piece was undoubtedly tangible. Great job at creating that image

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hey thank you for sharing your thoughts here! Good to know you could connest with my writing! Truly appreciate it ☺

[Dr. YumnaKay]

*connect..

[Rebecca Hope Rouston]

I love the flow to this. It's very easy to read, as if my own mind is thinking your words. I also love the purity and passion in this. I can really feel it! The quote was a beautiful touch too. Nice work. You have quite the talent.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hello, Rebecca! Thank you for your kind words and appreciation! I'm glad you could feel the emotions in this one! ☺

[Sasha]

Wow, love the font and style of this one. Nicely written.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hello, Sasha! Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it ☺

[Beautiful Intentions]

Had wept with the second stanza... So much that I had to momentarily leave to regain myself than return to review. Just broke my heart in its beauty... None of it is easy. Letting go, nor choosing to proceed, nor living a half-life without a single star in sight... It is knowing what you want for yourself or WHO you want for yourself. And the sheer selflessness in this piece... Those parts of ourselves that we sacrifice for the happiness of the ones that we love... I've been here. Seem to live here. To me the greatest loves are the ones who say 'thank you'... Thank you for our time together, for loving me, you were wonderful as all I have ever wanted for you is happiness. This poem is the epitome of true strength. And just lovely.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I feel sad to know that this piece made you cry.. I've been there too.. But I'm not strong enough to still accept that I had to do this, having recently realized that it's not gonna work anymore..
Thank you for your thoughts here and for feeling the emotions here! This means a lot to me ☺

[Beautiful Intentions]

Aww, honey... Don't feel sad that this made me cry. I love to be thoroughly moved even to tears. It means you did everything right as a writer.:) It is hard, Yumna... So hard. Yet I still wish you the absolute best in every endeavor.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you for the nice wishes, Beautiful Intentions!
I hate feeling emotions and I don't see good times for me coming as yet but one can keep on hoping for the best..

[Beautiful Intentions]

Makes me ache to see your sadness. Do hope good times find you soon!

[Hebe]

So potent and oh so true..lovely piece of writing. Life choice .... wish we didn't have to make them!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I wish so too! But unfortunately, life forces us to..
Thank you for liking this one! Your words means a lot to me ☺

[Mary]

As Carole King sings, "I can't make you love me if you don't, you can't make the heart feel what it won't" This kind of letting go is so painful, but it is the only healthy thing one can do. I agree with Tony about the use of fonts- two is sufficient. beautiful and heartfelt.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Yes, sometimes you've got to make the hard decisions for the sake of your loved ones if not for yourself...
Thank you for appreciating this one as well, Mary! And I'll try to change the fonts 😉

[Tony Jordan]

Yumna this is very moving and relatable.
The true test of the heart which professes love above all else is letting them go and even seeing them happy with another.
The font switches were a tad off putting - one switch would suffice i think.
Well penned dr.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Tony, the font switches depict being spoken by one person, followed by a quote and then the third one by another person (me)..
Thank you for reading through this one as well! Appreciate it ☺

[Tony Jordan]

Oh I see. Hmm... not an easy one to try to delineate easily. It makes more sense now though. Thanks :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hmm well, it was supposed to be a collab with someone but in the end I had to complete this myself lol.. Sorry for the inconvenience to your eyes, Maestro 😛

[Tony Jordan]

I hate those kind of collabs - with oneself - I hate them because I hardly ever turn up and then I have to finish them.
I'll let you off this time - but don't do it again - right!

;P
Maestro indeed Doctor...lol

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hahaha okay! Apparently, you're the only one who has the stamina to put up with my rudeness around here lol

[Tony Jordan]

I lived in a house with 3 cheeky sisters and a super sarcastic mum so - I guess I'm used to it lol. Hey, you weren't my sister were you - I didn't see much of them but heard a lot of them !! xD