This photograph is proof,
that once upon a long time ago,
you were in my life.
It was ours, and we shared each day,
as if it held our last breath.
but you let go long before I was ready to.
I can't stay stuck in this darkness, this world,
alone, with everything here to remind me.
I'm tired of running, I'm done with hiding away from the reality.
I can't run away anymore,
I am staying here, in our home,
in this life, that we created for me.
This photograph is proof,
that once I could feel the warmth of your arms around me,
and the texture of your lips, when you kissed me, softly.
Now I am left here with just the memories, the great bedtime story, the truth of what was, that makes my chest cave in-
when I think of the short time that we had to spend with one another.
I can't run anymore from the past,
from the present, from the truth that has become of you,
of us, and how you are no longer here today.
I leave the photograph of us, of our history,
the picture I kept locked safely inside my heart. I leave it with you, to remind you of who we were, who we are and will always be.
Regardless of what has become of you,
one day soon I shall follow,
and I will meet you on the other side,
where you will embrace me, the way you used to.
But I guess it's better to have been known,
than to always wonder what could've been.
One day soon, I will be with you again,
on the other side.
In a list
A contest entry
- Break My Heart by Ascended to Hell.
460 points, ended January 21, 2007, 13 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Once again something you have written that I can completely relate to. I almost cryed on this one though. It hits home for me. Beside the negative stuff, this is a very good write. It had a great flow and powerful imagery. Great write.
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Sigh!
This truly is heartbreaking, but real good. This also sound eerily similar to me. Great job.
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Wow that was put together so beautifully, your words flow together so perfectly. So full of emotions and feeling. As I read this I can feel the pain. Such a heartbreaking piece that you've written so well.
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hun this is just amazing. And you said you couldnt writ
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beautiful!!
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I don't know that this is a "good" write - I'm not too crazy about death. You have good pictures (photographs) presented. It's a good story gleaned from your memory. Death only occurs when we Forget those who have passed!
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Heartbreaking!!
The heart breaking story that this tells is one that I can relate too, only to well. I have been left behind by two special men in my life. And the pain is only too real!!! You did a fantastic job on this one. I see why you got a trophy for it! Keep that pen flowing. I will bookmark this and when I need to be reminded that I will join them one day, I will come back and reread this one. Thanks for sharing!!!!! -
This was very deep and thought provoking. I can see why you won the bronze on this piece. Very well done.
Kari -
In death
This poem was an honest one. One of emotion, one of truth and sadness. Too often we run away from that which wearies us, only to find that running makes one even more tired. One of the few peaceful feelings some of us have is the knowledge that not all seperations are permanent. I think you did a great job with this poem. It helps show that true love lasts longer than death, than time. My suggestion for this poem is only to look back on it as what honest work looks like and always be true enough in your writing to write more poems like it. Keep writing, for you do a decent job of it!
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This is a beautiful poem.
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It really feels as though the inspiration of this poem was by coming across an old photograph, Jenny, and I can understand and empathize the feelings drawn by that and this poem.
The first stanze is probably one of the most impactful I have come to read here on AP...It leads the reader directly as to see and sense your emotions by this photograph.
Good writing, and I'm glad I came to read this poem.
Jo -
This is excellent. I especially like the line: "In the life that we created for me." This gives a sense of a life for two that has been left for one person. A very good love poem. Keep writing!
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hey you won a bronze! I am so happy. This poem was really well written.
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Great
This is a very sad write, filled with a lot of hope. It's beautifully written.
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Very touching. This is what true love is supposed to be. Great write and good luck in the contest!
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