I offered you my hand and you walked away,
not saying a word nor looking my way.
You came into my life a long time ago,
played with my heart and stole my soul.
The age of time's taking you away for me,
leaving me vulnerable, alone, and with a plea.
Days turned to months, months to years,
many times my mind's empty from all the tears.
Our tender and passionate moments ceased in time,
leaving a hunger in my heart and fervor on my mind.
I waited for a brush of your flesh against my chest,
hoping it would arouse your obsession at its best.
How could such a love as ours grow so cold?
We swore to keep it fresh, alive, and never to grow old.
I long to see the smile I saw the day we wed,
what went wrong, "Was it something I said?"
My love remains solid as the day we took our vows,
I don't know what's happened to cause you to carouse.
Has the age of time stole you away from me,
playing with your mind and making you want to be free.
Go, sow your wild oats, live the life as you are being coaxed,
it won't be the same if you decide its been a practical joke.
Once you've gone, the age of time will wipe away my emotions,
leaving me bitter, intolerant, heartless, and no devotion.
Go, sow your wild oats, but you won't be coming back,
this heart of mine has suffered too many mars and cracks.
My door will be shut and I'll forever be gone,
there will not be "no" more place here to call home.
Enjoy the new life you have wanted for several years,
if you want to come back, you'll be the one shedding tears.
I'll shake the dust from beneath my feet as I walk away,
make a living for myself in a new place on a different day.
A timely heartfelt message in your poem. Its words ring loud and clear.. Sometimes its hard to let go , but its usually for the best. Brighter and better days are ahead!....M
WOW! BArb, sad but I felt this intensely!
I've been here and to find the strength within is a sure Blessing!
I can feel your sheer determination! His falling will be his own!
YOU did "YOUR" best and that is what really matters, as you lay your head down on your pillow every night!
Love your heart Barbara! Honest and filled with truth!
STrong Healing write!
HANG IN! and YOU are in my prayers for the strength and healing with your eyes! TAke it ONE day a time, strength will again SURFACE and when it does - GRAB It!
STay Positive! Love this gem, I plan to savor!
STay Positive!
Warmest Blessings and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Lady Sheexooo
Wow Barbara this is a sad write
The tone of your voice was excellent
Ready to face the new path with positive energy
And determination
Great visuals and imagery
Outstanding write!!
Peace Love and Light...hugssss too...Morning Star
Sad write my friend, but the voice I hear within the write sounds like that of a determined person...not sure if this is real life or simply poetry! If it's not real life...you've captured it with such passion and believability, if so my heart and prayers are with you. Either way a very powerful, and touching write!
Blessings,
Joyce B.
life is a dynamic event -- if love leaves or eludes you -- you cannot step back -- move with the flow of events -- perhaps a new greater love awaits -- may peace invade your soul thisday -- JMW
First Barbara let me tell you that I think you are absolutely right in all of your feelings. I have been there, married for 30 years, but it was me that left, I couldn't live without love any longer. You know something, it is going to get better, and once you begin to accept the situation as it is, then you will deal with the everyday healing that will transform your life into and enrichment of body and mind and soul. Your vision problems are another issue..You must take care of yourself!!! I will include you in my healing circle and I want you to know that you are loved and are thought about everyday!!!!
Take flight my dear friend, go be the woman that you were destined to be!!!!
Peace, love, and light to you,
Amber "V"
I was saddened to read your latest note. I pray that your eyes will heal and return to their full capacity. You are in my prayers.
"How could such a love as ours grow so cold?"
This of course is a mystery that has endured through the ages. Why, when people are given their own gardens to tend, do so many keep looking over the fence at their neighbors? Very good insights and application.
Beautiful, very beautiful, sad,but wonderful!!!!!!!! All pain will gone from YOUR heart one day, but this beautiful POEM will live many years!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Wow, the subtle expressions of such bitter emotions, yet facing the realities of what has become of a love once devotional. Life's journey can and does get challenging at times, but faith in God will always carry one through, God bless...
this is heartbreaking as you pour forth your soul--take care of yourself--truly--
Reviewed by Cherise Carroll (Reader)
Reviewed on July 15, 2008
Barbara! I was right there with you shaking my broom at the door and hurling mental frying pans! The disappointment of someone breaking a promise, is hard to recover from. I have learned not to take it as a failure, but more so as a life lesson learned. Continue to share you healing and wisdom with us!! Admiration and Strength, Cherise
Barbara,you have written a poem that reflects your strong character.Maybe you are not experiencing this feeling,but the poem you have written can very inspirational for any woman who is experiencing this situation that you describe in your poem.A great message to all women.
How do one let a love grow old and tired. Something so very special that is given to the chosen few. This is a sad write that happens all too often. Thank you for sharing Barbara.
What has happened to honor, respect, commitment. Have we produced a wishy-washy race of people always looking for Mr. Goodbar with a feel-good now mentality. If people would only cultivate what they already have they would find the fulfillment they seek because whatever they send out is what they will get back.
How sad but true that many men see love as transitory passion without dedication and commitment. In truth, lasting love is a decision, not passionate infatuation that fades away like a sunset.
It is well that our central character in "Wild Oats" has learned to Begin Again, Ab Initio.
A tragic poem based on reality. Heavy duty, Barbara!
Questions, unquestioned discoveries, and answers in parable and rhyme…. This collection records a journey starting with a 1960s retrospective and the first man on the moon, moving to a new millennium welcomed in with a terrorist spin, family crises,
Each person is but a grain of sand resting beside the sea. This thought sets the tone for Jill Eisnaugle’s latest poetry collection, Beside Still Waters.
I like your talent.
Thank you, ~D.
This is so heartbreakingly sad, a terrific write so many emotions, Blessing's to you Valerie
GOD has blessed you with talent!
Harold M. Nash
I've been here and to find the strength within is a sure Blessing!
I can feel your sheer determination! His falling will be his own!
YOU did "YOUR" best and that is what really matters, as you lay your head down on your pillow every night!
Love your heart Barbara! Honest and filled with truth!
STrong Healing write!
HANG IN! and YOU are in my prayers for the strength and healing with your eyes! TAke it ONE day a time, strength will again SURFACE and when it does - GRAB It!
STay Positive! Love this gem, I plan to savor!
STay Positive!
Warmest Blessings and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Lady Sheexooo
The tone of your voice was excellent
Ready to face the new path with positive energy
And determination
Great visuals and imagery
Outstanding write!!
Peace Love and Light...hugssss too...Morning Star
Blessings,
Joyce B.
Take flight my dear friend, go be the woman that you were destined to be!!!!
Peace, love, and light to you,
Amber "V"
I was saddened to read your latest note. I pray that your eyes will heal and return to their full capacity. You are in my prayers.
"How could such a love as ours grow so cold?"
This of course is a mystery that has endured through the ages. Why, when people are given their own gardens to tend, do so many keep looking over the fence at their neighbors? Very good insights and application.
get well soon!
Richard
Love, Christine
Be always safe,
Karen
Edwin
ann
Newfie Hugs, Rose
John
A very passionate poem, Barbara--welcome back.
It is well that our central character in "Wild Oats" has learned to Begin Again, Ab Initio.
A tragic poem based on reality. Heavy duty, Barbara!
Richard
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