The memories are crisp as though it was yesterday. It was a hot summer afternoon when she pulled up asking for directions. At the risk of sounding cliché-ish, love hit us both like a ton of bricks. We were inseparable. She was at my place or I at hers, until we got it figured out. It wasn’t long and we moved in together, and god it was good!
As the months flew by, we thought this was our forever. We hit the one year mark and then two… It’s been five years since yesterday…
We were happy or so I thought, but irony has its place. I was ready to take the next step; her ring still sits in the nightstand, still in the box, still neatly wrapped by the jeweler. My plan was to slip it on her finger, in the morning when she woke, and she would know that we were meant to be, that this would last forever.
It must have been that forever came sooner than never, for when I opened up my eyes, she was gone and the numbing pain I felt in my chest told me, my heart, as well as my forever.
Time somehow manages to pass. Days come and nights go, although not as swiftly as they once did. It feels more like dragging an anchor thru the sand and shallow.
Everyone told me to let it go, nothing lasts forever. I’d like to, I wish I could, but I can’t. When forever came and went, so went all of my heart’s tomorrows. I could never love again; I’ll never love another, at least not until forever ends and fills this empty hollow.
Author notes
On occasion i like to write from the male perspective and this piece is written from that perspective. I am working...ever so slowly... on a novel that is written from the same perspective. thank you for taking the time to read and comment.
A contest entry
- I mean it, I mean it… by DolceVito.
1900 points, ended September 14, 14 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - can you get over it ? ever wanted to say something by the charmed one.
400 points, ended September 30, 64 entries
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its great story i love it iam sure your novel will be great .. thank you for enteriing this into my contest and good luck
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mysticwoman
Thank you
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Awesome prose; thank you for entering
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Vito
Thank you Its good to be writing again for one of your contests.
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Not A Bad Write Here
I like the whole idea of the book and your views on this subject you have taken on a big project no doubt. You must like to slew dragons I run in glee happily away to the other side watching you and wondering to if I am fool or is it you! Anyway I wouldn't touch this same subject fo nothin my friend. The powm is great has lots to offer andword count is above the top of the norm. Wonderful poem all in all job well done. mel.
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mel
Thank you so very much for your wonderful comments. I knew I wanted to write a book but had no idea how to even get started, I think I figured it out...you just start typing. Doesnt mean it will make it any further than the round file but perhaps dreams really do come true and I'll walk by it on a shelf in a dusty little book store somewhere out in the middle of ... either way I will enjoy the journey.
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Like Swan, I too thought it was a woman writing about another woman until I got to the AN -- but for me it was a natural assumption!!! This is very well written, and so sad, love, lost, and never to love again... I do hope that is not true at all. I love prose poems, and this is special!
Lita
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Lita
So greatful that you took the time to read and comment on this piece. I wrote it strictly for the purpsose of the contest. I have several pieces written from male perspective and I find it fun to write these pieces. Thank you so very much for your warm welcome back and for taking the time. Your friendship is as valued as you are.
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wow
absolutely stunning..the imagery is so crystal clear it's scary! loved the twist from a 'man's' point of view, because i was thinking..uh?/ l.o.l. not that i had a problem just had one of those huh? moments! l.o.l. excellent work lady...
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Swan
Thank you my friend for stopping by and for giving me a great big smile...I so appreciate your input and your friendship.It is great to be back amoungst my AP family, ya'll make me feel at home. Peace!
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