You were perfect for me,
and I may never have anything
like what we had shared.
But life got in the way.
Things between us could never be.
Everyone says:
"Don't listen to what anyone else says,"
and they say "Love conquers all."
But sometimes,
no matter how strong the tie between us,
no matter how much you love someone,
it can just never be.
Your child, taken,
could never be given back to you
as long as you stayed with me.
Oh, on long nights,
I can still see your shattered eyes,
windows to a broken soul.
The cries yet left unspoken,
but the determination to see it through.
See it finalized to an end
that neither of us could live with.
So, with trembling hands,
I sat down to write a letter.
"My dear,
Things between us
can never be.
I believe you can find someone better,
much better suited to your needs.
I'm sorry, I don't love you anymore.
Goodbye."
Short, sweet and to the point.
With a hard lump in my throat,
I leave the note where you will be
sure to find it.
Then, without once looking back,
I take the first step
out of the rest of your life,
with one false phrase echoing in my mind;
"I'm sorry, I don't love you anymore."
A contest entry
- sacrifices by Carefuldelusion.
850 points, ended November 14, 2008, 21 entries
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"I can still see your shattered eyes,
Windows to a broken soul." This is a beautiful quote, and the truth is, i know the feeling. There are some things that words simply cannot say, And I am sure, reading this poem, you had, or have so many unspoken words for this person. This is a beautiful realization of truth, your pain eminates from the very words, Thank you so very much for this lovely peice of poetry. -
So sad; and I can imagine it would hurt as much to say these words as it would to hear them ... but there is no point in leading people on either. While the truth hurts, it is usually better [in this sort of instance] to get it out in the open. Emotionally written; best wishes in the contest
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:(sad!!
very sad...hearing such words,puts a great emotions into my heart...those are the hardest words anyone can say!it hurts not knowing how to say it...very well done and well written
juliet
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First, in my first marriage my wife and I loved each other deeply. Still do. We broke up after eight years because we got tired of the emotional hurt, the growing up we couldn't do together and I could go on, but you understand.
Second, Love is wonderful. it gives you faith and energy to do great things. Sometimes it is the greatest love to walk away and it feels like hell. I know. But you do it any way. Not cause you are losing, but because it is the right thing to do. It took me ten years of work on myself before I was ready for another relationship, heavy, one on one. It took a few false starts to find the right person. Now I have a son and I own a house and I have grown up a great deal. I (I know you know the sens of this and how great it is. ) I have learned to like myself. I have leearned to leave all the abuse and trash I grew up with behind.
Third, even if it sounds hokey and silly, you know what I mean and you know i love you. I will always do what I can.
Love, Tom B.
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This is a deep piece. Full of emotion and loss...
a darkness that simply claimed... I surely hope not.
Good luck in the contest
Passionspromise
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I'm think I'm going to cry!! I certainly hope to all hell that this really isn't as personal as it seems to be. It is so painful and I am only a reader, and outsider. This is a kick in the teeth, and it brought tears to my eyes. I am glad you are producing such wonderful poetry, but damn. I'd never wish anything a fraction this horrible on you. Hopefully you'll find your way back to a more cheery muse soon. Either way, a sensational piece. BRAVO!!!
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