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~Haunted by the Memories~

 

 

 

 

      king of the world you

were, when youth is filled with

invincible pride, everything at

your fingertips was yours for the

taking including me at your side.

 

 

 

slowly shredding a once vibrant

soul you took pleasure picking

the flesh off my bones.

 

 

 

 

I wished upon those very stars

and cried out in agony up to the

moon, for you to truly see the

value of me.

 

 

 

 

But promises from your addictions

to appease your flesh that caused

my affliction not soon enough for

you to regret.

 

 

 

you trampled and wiped your feet

across my heart as you left,without

a blink of an eye, and never saw

forever in them as I cried.

 

 

 

now a few years later .

 

 

you begged and pleaded a second

chance, to “please forgive me”

and maybe I can be happy at last.

 

 

 

 

it took me years to gather and

find my soul again ,from which you

scatter to the four winds and finally

see the value of who I’ve been

 

 

I said no.

 

 

 

we held each other for a long time

after,I never forgot that haunting

look of despair in his eyes.

 

 

 

 

I had the same look for many

months after his death, never knowing

whether I could have made a difference.

 



his memory haunts me, even now.

 

Author notes

the day he died i felt his presence his arms around me as i walked to my bedroom
to lay down, in bed and i felt his hand in mine as if to comfort me......


please if you have any revision on my write, please IM me so i can make them privately and if you comment i would gladly return the favor.

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  • Wolfdog silver member
    August 26

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    Superb

    I think it is a very fine write, indeed. You have expressed your thoughts quite well with excellent imagery. Thanks for sharing this one with us.


  • toomysterious
    August 24

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    Hard decisions are inevitable in life and regrets, too, for what we might have, could have, should have done, but the only choice is to live each day as it comes and do our best in that single day. Many of us have been like wise haunted and you have truly expressed it well. Thank you.


  • JohnnyD gold member
    July 8

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    Experienced this feeling myself, slightly differing way- but yeah, then was then now is now- yet then haunts the now.



    Len


  • awannabepoet
    June 14
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    Tis all too often in the moments when it is too late that those who would have you suffer seem to truly feel remorse, those addictions you speak of they are not so uncommon as to many a soul not to feel torment.

    I so feel your pain when you wrote this, if it is truly in your days of this world then this story has ripped my heart to shreds.

    I like it, I like it so!


  • SteveS gold member
    June 11
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    This pulled me in from the start and concludes very well. Applause.

  • So Sad These Dreams

    Words that can haunt me
    Make me finally see
    So many I should have spoken
    Maybe mended what is broken
    And here the saddest dreams
    Denied forever sunniest beams


  • Dalaney gold member
    May 22

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    What I want to say to you is this:  Have faith in your writing because it is outstanding.  Your form, your thoughts, your imagery make for a truly excellent read.  I am a fan, obviously, since you are on my fav list, and I am honored you have written such a exceptionally moving piece for my contest.  Thank you so much.

     

    love, lane

    • thank you so much Dalaney
      your encouragement means so much, coming from you a very well know Poet and writer i am humbled by your comment, thank you again,

      Blessings and Love
      Rend


  • penman gold member
    May 6

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    Excellent

    What a well crafted poem. So very perfect for the prompt. It rings with the intensity of feelings. Many blessings in the contest.

    • thank you my sweet Grandpa,
      your comments are so welcomed

      Blessings your granddaughter

      Rend

  • This reads as very personal Rend, it also has some mystery in undertone because of the sense of the 'more' which is not said.
    Not for me to offer revision suggestions, you express yourself very well.
    I hope you can be certain that he followed the path of his own choosing and it's turned out that yours is to be a different one.
    May you find peace with it all, if not so already, time is a great friend.

    Sol

    • these writes i pen, are tablets from my heart, passage of time gone by
      its very therapeutic for me, thank you so much Sol,
      blessings

      Rend

  • you could not have done anything, ultimately it was his choice. great write. goodluck in the contest

    • thank you so much Matt
      for your encouragement
      i will be on your page soon
      i wont forget you,

      Blessings
      Rend


  • malmadre gold member
    May 5

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    This is heartbreaking. We are haunted by what might have been. It seems that people are never at the same level of earnest emotion if their relationships, one always loves more than the other.

    • some how, i feel you truly understand whatt this feels like
      thank you so much for your comment, i will be there tomorrow
      to comment on your piece,

      Blessings
      Rend

  • this poem makes me want to know more.

    • well all you have to do is ask, fishy thank you for the
      help,

      Blessings
      Rend

  • This is profound, I loved it!

    Love, MJ.


  • poppa
    May 3

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    Beautiful write although extremely sad... do not blame yourself for the choices of others. this certainly packs emotion

    • Rob,
      thank you for stopping by and commenting
      your encouragement means alot thank you
      again,

      Blessings
      Rend

  • Magnificent, Rend!

    Right from the heart, and those writes have such power! There is no need of any revision, dear as the flow is perfect. You have that ability to touch our hearts with this scribing. A wound that never really heals, and you wonder...It brings familiar thoughts to my heart. A most precious tender penning, dear daughter...M.. All the best in the contest...I know you will do well! Bookmarked!

    • Mom,
      you know me and my heart and where i have been
      but i know where i am going and i promise i will never
      lose sight of that, thank you for all your encouragemet
      and love
      Love and blessings

      Rend

      • Dear Rend...You have such a heart of caring for those you love, and you truly never let go of them in so many ways...But, you are one feisty girl that is determined as well to move forward...Don't lose either.
        So many love you Rend..just the way you are...Love your ap Mom


  • chael
    May 3

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    Outstanding

    I can't revise your work, you and I have different styles. You do just fine on your own. I think his is a great piece. I'm putting a new one up It's called "Worse Than Alone" check it out .....chael

    • Chael. your support is always a pleasure,
      thank you for stopping
      Blessings

      Rend


  • adsaige
    May 3
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    Ah, yes, this is certainly a beautifully written write. I immensely enjoyed.


  • Maxboy gold member
    May 3

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    Such a sad write girl and haunting, well done.

    Very Nice Sis....Best wishes in the contest

    • Don,
      thank you so much for coming by,
      i just adore you, really you and Doolie
      are so precious to me,

      Blessings

      Rend


  • DolceVito gold member
    May 2

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    Awesome write, Rend, sad but powerful, haunting, excellent take on the propmpt.

  • friend
    May 2

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    i love how it tells a story, albeit a sad one indeed. you always have excellent flow and rhyme. very nice.

    • I knew you would understand my sweet
      Friend, sorrow runs deep between us,
      I appreciate your comment very much
      Blessings

      Rend

  • Nice write. I like it just fine. I wish you luck in the contest. Keep on writing. Good emotions.
    Jake

  • Bob Fox
    May 2

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    My

    You have me wondering and as I read further I see such a sadness and a longing. The tials of life. Not always fair. But at times no it must be. Excellent write young poet.

    • thank you my sweet friend,
      always the nurturer and you know my heart
      blessings and love to you

      Rend

  • Do not change anything in this...you poured your heart's emotions out in this one...Nazareth was right, "Love hurts"...being haunted by memories can be so painful, especially if the bad outweighs the good. Thank you for sharing a piece of you with us. You have become a dear friend to me, and know I am here, if you ever need to talk... ~Raven

    • Thank you Jeremy.
      your comment hit the nail on the head,
      and is always a welcome pleasure
      blessings, to you always

      Rend

  • I would also say that it doesn't need revision. Very poignant, any changed could dilute the emotion, especially the pain and, for a piece like this, it is best to have that pain and emotion at the forefront. Excellently written, well worded so that it strikes deep.

    Good write.

  • Rend . . . do not revise this, it is perfect just the way it is . . . raw and emotional. The subject matter of this painful piece bleeds across my computer screen . . .

    Marc

  • There's nothing wrong with this that i can see,
    painful and sensual at the same time, well done.
    I'd just leave it as it is. All the best

    Ken

    • Mr Maverick,
      I am blessed to have you read
      thank you so much,

      Blessings to you

      Rend

  • I honestly don't see any reason for revision. This is absolutely amazing and seems so heartfelt. This is a great write and a marvelous read! Thanks for sharing!

    • thank you sis, so much for your support,
      you are a treasured sis

      Blessinsg to you
      Rend

  • Very heartfelt. Haunted indeed...

  • Your words express such deep and horrific pain. Very heartwrenching and moving. Then even after not giving the second chance it seems the wound that never truly closed stands agap even more so the second time around. always wondering, 'what if?' Magnificent write, sis, loved it.

    • Oh my sweet Sis,
      you are such a sweet treasure to me,
      and your encouragement is a gift to
      me,

      Blessings
      Rend


  • Amera gold member
    May 2

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    Oh my! This is painful most likely because it is so true with many people. S2 alone speaks a thousand words. The alliteration and subtle rhyme in S4 deepens the emotion and intensifies the reader’s interest. You leave the reader feeling that there is still hope from the loss but it is hardened by the scar tissue.

    Love,
    Amera♥


  • geckogirl silver member
    May 2

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    This pulled at the heart strings hon... sad and beautiful at the same time...


  • Daizee silver member
    May 1

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    Good heavens..just take my heart and stomp on it
    How utterly heartbreaking. Hindsight is a bitch.
    You wrote this beautifully though...

    Stacy

    • thank you so much for your comment

      I always appreciate your encouragement and support

      bless you Stacy,

      Rend

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