This face
plays on a sometimes stage
where applause isn't heard
on my pillow of forgotten dreams.
I remain closed
like an abandoned song
not good enough to hum
in a world of wet lashes ~
on the other side of him
remembering smiles
and white ribbons
that fell across my voice
loving him then...
And so it's over
and I pout my lips
in a shadowed curve
that he can no longer reach
wishing I was in the same room
that was once a summer's day.
I'm still attached
by tiny feet
that run between the vows
though he's out there
and I'm tucked away
crying...
A contest entry
- Are You Lonesome Tonight by storiesuntold.
300 points, ended January 21, 12 entries
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this is so beautifully written with such sadness and truth in every line and word. well done and best of luck
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Sad write here
So often the women hide away in sorrow when the other love of their life leaves yet the thing to do is just the opposite . You fix yourself up to the max and strut your stuff because men will always be men and if they are a looker they will see you as the beauty you are and for you to show him your alright with that will drive him insane . Dont waste the tears nd the lost days on someone who can leave you like that find someone worthy of your love you have within
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This is just superb, I love the line about tiny feet between vows.. this sadness and longing just drips from every word... brilliant, goodluck in the contest
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firstly, what an amazing picture!! your words are just as beautiful as this pic... i can feel the loneliness in this piece - great job!
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