I know I am starting to "sound" redundant. I can't help it. It's more than I am.
I Can Tell You
I can tell you Almost to the moment Since it is branded on my brain (I can still see your carefree wave your smile as you tell me all will be well two years yesterday tomorrow an eternity ago) Then it happened As you walked away winking The sun began to burn too brightly Blinded my eyes Scorched my skin The moon’s smile Turned into a sneer Scaring the stars To barely pale appearance Birds ceased their singing Flowers faded wilting Butterflies fluttered to the ground Like lively colorful Dead leaves That did not want to die Raindrops’ soothing touch Started stinging Offered no rainbow The sky lost its being there For me The color was wrong and still is Dawn got confused With dusk Ironically I can tell you It all happened When the brightness Of you On the screen of my life Faded to black Your music ended Leaving only an aching echo In my soul And flashes of you Behind my eyes It seems that all Are getting up to leave But me I cannot
I PRAY THAT THIS DOESN'T SOUND...RASH OR HEARTLESS, BUT...THIS PAIN YOU WERE FEELING IS DESCRIBED SO BEAUTIFULLY THAT ONE IS ALMOST GRATEFUL THAT YOU EXPERIENCED IT. I KNOW YOU COULD HAVE DONE WITHOUT IT...I KNOW IT HURT TERRIBLY AND I AM SORRY, BUT...I SO APPRECIATE THIS 'TREASURE' THAT YOUR BROKENESS BROUGHT FORTH. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS EXCELLENT PIECE...GOD BLESS AND LOVE,
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)
Reviewed on October 7, 2009
Wow! Another stunning piece. I love the sudden change of subjective perception as soon as that inner glow dissipates due to love walking out the door. Magnificent!
Regis,
My goodness, who is this person that has hurt you so deeply? I hope you do not mind me asking. Your verses are so powerful , and I so admire your talent it hurts me to hear about your misfortunes.
Ton amie qui t'apprecie beaucoup.
Amour et paix,
Nicole
Very powerful, Regis. All these wonderful things turn dark as the heart breaks. I love your description of the moon...the sneer. Also the butterflies/leaves. One of my favorites from you:) Love and Hugs,
Sheila
I decided to delve into some of your past poetry, Regis, and I'm glad I did. This is such a beautiful and poignant piece that perfectly conveys the feelings of lost love and togetherness. I'm afraid it's too familiar at times, but it's also a lovely thing. So, even though it has its sad side, you uplifted me anyway...Jerry
...'Two years yesterday tomorrow an eternity ago'....'Dead leaves that did not want to die'....'The sky lost its being there for me'...'Your music ended leaving only an aching echo in my soul and flashes of you'.... MOST TALENTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
If Voltaire were alive today, he would have said, "French is my language, but love is Regis' language." Your poem is definitely a piece of piece of art. Well conveyed!
Redundancy is perfection in the making- YOur heart healing in it's own time and place Reg. BE Happy and WEll- Love this - Love this- so full of feeling- YOur feelings in there deepest form- Thank YOU - I love ALL I see and feel here. Many Tight HuGs 2 U Reg. Lady,SheeeOXO...
Sometimes the pain from a loss is only harboured in the deepest corners of our subconscious only to submerge if just from the smell of a single flower. I feel the pain and saddness from your words. Great job Regis!
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on May 28, 2005
It seems that all
Are getting up to leave
But me
I cannot
..I hear ya Regis..been there done that..at the rate I'm going I'll be having that repetitive scenario...sigh
insightful piece indeed.
Vesna*
Regis,
This poem says much about your feelings. It tells of pain, sadness, and tears- but it ends with you still having hope. Never leaving- never giving up. That is good.
Love and Blessings,
Judith
OMG this is so reminiscent of what I feel too right now, I call it my freeze frame of mind, it hurts, it numbs, it teaches..
Love and peace to you Regis
Ch'erie
yep ... sometimes we seem to get caught up in a still picture frame of what means the most to us ... excellent poem, Regis ... thanx for sharing this passionate and insightful poem ...
The Whole Idea Is Not to Look Back, But To Enjoy Good Of That What Could Have Been Can With Another,i.e. Experience Is Not Only It Best Teacher It Was Is Still Your Preacher...
I Stopped Looking, Seeking,Thinking Simply Because What I Seek Is Not In Or Of This Physical World--It's Hell but,I Can Suffer(Pain) Little Longer Than!!
I don't see the redundancy, all I see is a man crying out for that which he cannot have, though I may be wrong in my interpretation...none the matter, I still love to read any and all postings by a certain French gentleman in beautiful Canada...Peace friend Regis, Ed & Rufuz
This is chilling. Leaves questions: Did she die? Leave you and make you think she was coming back until she winked? Have you had a lot of death and you cannot follow your loved ones? Or are they all off to new things and you're stuck/ Don't answer. My mind loves playing with these things. Good job
Totally knockout, Regis, and a pulsating, finger-on-the-button write as always. You have an amazing ability to be able to capture the quintessence of a special moment and to freeze-frame it with your own brand and stamp of authentication. Especially in the case of what you are describing here. The lines "It seems that all Are getting up to leave But me I cannot" just totally blow me away: you sound like me - if I am "stuck in the moment", I can't believe how others can be just "getting on with life". The burning retina/eye thing really strikes a chord, too. Scintillating as always, but I am so sorry for your pain. "Goodbye" is not a word I am good with at the best of times... it is even worse when the parting is not equally balanced and felt. BIG HUGS!! lol kATE XX
Beautiful REgis, and i too agree with Ed...
your writings...especially these last few I can feel you beginning to heal, even if you do not realize it...
Sing praise to God for the gift he has given you...
This leaves me collapsed and empty, Regis, as I feel the change that has left a hole in your soul. It feels so much like a death that has taken away the breath of your spirit. We all must trudge onward. Excellent writing!
Take care,
Sherry
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on May 21, 2005
"Your music ended..."
Sheer poetry, Regis... a simple expression with huge impact! You need not preface as you have up there, for you are among "your own" here and Ed's correct... the healing process, for we who write, begins with scraping our gut and putting it into words. This is one of your best from a poetry standpoint AND from a human one. katy xox
Deep and powerful. Regis I deeply feel the real pain your soul is undergoing but the only thing I can say is Let it pass like a shadow and rebuild life with a renewed vigor.
Oh this reveal the depth of the deepest pain..and I think to some extent I can relate to this most deeply felt oiece Regis!!
A person as pure of heart as you should never have felt like this!!
BIG hugs and warmest love to you my dear friend!!
Maybe one day we will understand WHY!!
Love Tinka
Reviewed by J.C. Brinson-Untiet (Reader)
Reviewed on May 20, 2005
Fantastic. I do love the way you write. Your getting better with each poem. Keep it up. Love it. JC
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on May 20, 2005
This one stings with the reality of loss. Fantastic capture of this emotion.
Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)
Reviewed on May 20, 2005
Regis This is Such a deep and moving poem. So true of the emotions felt. It is beautiful. each line is so moving and touching.
Magnificent Reg.xo
Thank you
Tracey
Regis, I don't think I've ever heard it expressed so well!
This tears the heart to shreds,especially when we can remember
similar feelings;-)My heart goes out to you. Perhaps it's time
to turn the page! Start a new one...
Love and Peace,
Alrisha
Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on May 20, 2005
I do not think this is redundant but an honest emotion filled write. You did this in fine style.
This burns with angst and passion. There aren't too many among us that haven't felt this at one point in our lives...remembering. Incredible write Regis my friend...Michelle
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JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
My goodness, who is this person that has hurt you so deeply? I hope you do not mind me asking. Your verses are so powerful , and I so admire your talent it hurts me to hear about your misfortunes.
Ton amie qui t'apprecie beaucoup.
Amour et paix,
Nicole
Sheila
If Voltaire were alive today, he would have said, "French is my language, but love is Regis' language." Your poem is definitely a piece of piece of art. Well conveyed!
Fraternellement,
Manes Pierre
Are getting up to leave
But me
I cannot
..I hear ya Regis..been there done that..at the rate I'm going I'll be having that repetitive scenario...sigh
insightful piece indeed.
Vesna*
Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)
Love you,
:)Sandy
Turned into a sneer
Scaring the stars>
Wow! Regis, don't how you got this together, but it sure is a wonderful poem...lovely,
Safi
Memories have a way of pouncing back into the unwilling mind.
Gina
God bless, Regis,
Sandie.
This is a movie you've written and I feel I've
just watched instead of reading it.
Really good!!!
Rich
This poem says much about your feelings. It tells of pain, sadness, and tears- but it ends with you still having hope. Never leaving- never giving up. That is good.
Love and Blessings,
Judith
Love and peace to you Regis
Ch'erie
Peace and love, Carole
it feels very sad.
love and peace
Huda
Micke
Paul;-}
I Stopped Looking, Seeking,Thinking Simply Because What I Seek Is Not In Or Of This Physical World--It's Hell but,I Can Suffer(Pain) Little Longer Than!!
TRASK
Some exceptionally heartwrending lines in your beautiful, poignant write...keep ever looking forward, and know you're in my prayers.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :(
your writings...especially these last few I can feel you beginning to heal, even if you do not realize it...
Sing praise to God for the gift he has given you...
ann
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :(
you are always in my prayers!
Take care,
Sherry
Sheer poetry, Regis... a simple expression with huge impact! You need not preface as you have up there, for you are among "your own" here and Ed's correct... the healing process, for we who write, begins with scraping our gut and putting it into words. This is one of your best from a poetry standpoint AND from a human one. katy xox
In my soul
Such an ache needs to be penned for the healing process to begin, and you've penned it extremely well, Regis.
in a very visual way. It helps to
get it out and love is either joy
or sorrow.
Felix
best,
carolyn
A person as pure of heart as you should never have felt like this!!
BIG hugs and warmest love to you my dear friend!!
Maybe one day we will understand WHY!!
Love Tinka
Magnificent Reg.xo
Thank you
Tracey
This tears the heart to shreds,especially when we can remember
similar feelings;-)My heart goes out to you. Perhaps it's time
to turn the page! Start a new one...
Love and Peace,
Alrisha
Janet xoxoxo