i struck a match
it's time for some closure, i told myself
i gather the old pictures of us
off the walls, off my shelf
i know you're never coming back, somehow
but it really hasn't ended for me yet, in a way
time to get over it, over you
i'll let it go, start a new day
starting now, i'm wiping off the slate
as i toss the physical remnants of our love
i don't need a daily reminder that it's over
drop the match, the flames rise up above
i watch with wet eyes
the pictures of happier times
all gone now, just like us
seperate people, seperate lives
now, now i know for sure
in the back of my mind it's true
it's done, over, in the past
there's nothing left of me and you
maybe it sounds bitter of me
to rid my room of papers and proof of happy days
but i don't need pictures to have a memory
they'll always be in my mind, in every little way
i don't cry when i hear our song now
now that's what i call progress
the tightening in my gut is loosening
the heavy feeling's gone, it shows in my face
i walk away from the flickering flames
a bittersweet tear rolls down my face
i release a heavy sigh, and think to myself
a new time, a new feeling, a new place
i now have the closure i was looking for
i can now sleep with a better peace of mind
Author notes
meh.
Written January 16th, 2006
A contest entry
- Breakups by slippingofftheedge.
300 points, ended August 22, 2008, 32 entries
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sad but greatly captures the emotion i wanted for this contest
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O!O!O! I like it, hehe. *stupid laugh*... Anyways.. I.. uhh... *sigh*.. Speachless.. I like this a lot. I know that this is what I have to do, but I just can't bring myself to do it.. I love her too much, I still love her, more than I could ever imagine. I.. I can't be all alone again.. She made me so happy.. and now it's all gone.. (Before I babble too much) Good poem/story by the way, good luck in the contest. Don't stop writing and never give up hope. ; )
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It's a wonderful write. I know it's not easy to lose someone you really love. It's not as easy as people might think. I know it really sucks. Awsome write girly.
Nana Nichole -
sad
beauty. this one really made sense to me, i liked it a lot. great work, you really painted a vivid picture wit this one. im assuming its about a certain ex bf who ran off with a certain ex gf? anyways, great work -
This write was perfect! You did an amazing job Katy. It shows not only progress in the whole situation, but in your writing and in yourself. Good topic, nice flow, fit you perfectly!
Chris -
eh, it's okay but maybe a little revision?
meh. progress is progress. i like this one dearie! i'm proud of you and happy for you :-). love ya lots!
big bro.
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