Burning bridges left behind me,
has left me alone missing you,
never realizing the consequences,
there's no way getting back to you.
Flames flickered in the moonlight,
the bridges crumbled in the fire,
leaving behind a trail of anguish,
tormented by passion and desire.
I was running from the madness,
starting slowly I walked away,
we were so much in love back then,
what happened to those happy days.
I began to lose all understanding,
there was no rhyme or reason anymore,
my jealousy was running out of control,
as you heard the slamming of the door.
I need to go back and cross the river,
my heart is waiting on the other side,
as I stand here longing for you,
I feel nothing but emptiness in side.
Lord, I do not have the strength,
this river is much too wide,
I need your help to cross me over,
happiness is on the other side.
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Written November 2nd, 2004
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Thank you so much for the nice comment. It is appreciated. Take care, Sandy
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Thank you, Sandy. I ask that you re-read the contest rules. This is good, but you also need to flip-flop and write the same poem and make it as funny as you can. That means that you need to add the second poem to this page under the original. Please read my two poems. They are short. That will tell you EXACTLY what I want. Hugs, Patricia
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hi!
this is so well written!
what i like most is the way u have displayed the numbing of feelings and yet talking about the issue romantically!
totally loved it- the simplicity and pain which is there but at a distance.
take care,
kunjal.
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Thank you so much Kayla for reading my poem and leaving such a wonderful comment. I a
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That's so sad! But a very good peice. That's a great idea with the broken bridges it's going to be like that for me at the end of this year. I'm going to have to leave everyone and head off to high school. Excellent write! I like this line:
my jealousy was running out of control,
as you heard the slamming of the door.
This poem has a nice even flow I enjoy reading those kinds. Once again Excellent job
~Kayla
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Reenie, thank you so much for reading and commenting on my poem. It is most appreciated. Take care, Sandy
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great poem I hope that if I ever burn a bridge I will have the courage to walk a tightrope accross the river and someone there to meet me halfway . Your words were wonderfully chosen
Reenie
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I am so happy it worked out for you. I love happy endings. Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. It is appreciated. Take care, Sandy
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Thank you John for reading my poem and leaving such a nice comment. Be careful with that dynamite.
It is most appreciated. Take care, Sandy
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this was nicely done ihave been known to burn a few now and then i most proud of the one i rebiult with the love of my life it's not as hard as you think it would and my so happy i did
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When I read the title, I just knew I had to read this. I have always said that I do not burn my bridges, I dynamite the heck out of them. It’s just who I am. I am one extreme to the next, no middle of the road. Well, more like I used to be. I have been working on that character defect more lately. This was a nicely written piece. I look forward to more. ~ Tag, you’re it.
~ John
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Yea I remember them too. I have moved on with my life many years ago, but the memories I have make great poems , I just dig out the old emotions I remember. Thank you for your nice comment. I always appreciate it. Take care Sandy
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Wow Sandy, incredible emotion, I understand those burning bridges....You said this with a wonderful choice of words, love the last part, about your heart waiting on the other side. Amazing write! Ann
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Thank you for the nice comment pozo. As always, they are appreciated. Take care, Sandy
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Thanks so much for commenting on my poem. I guess it's Onward Christian Soldier for me. Anyway if I look back I may be turned into a pillar of salt. Take care, Sandy
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arr to go back to collect would only lead to more pain in the heart i feel, the way to move is in the forward direction
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Great poem, I liked it a lot Good rhyme and emotion, powerful poem which was a little sad especially the last line Thanks for commenting on my poem
God bless,
Pozo
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