Tear Stained Love (poem) by Kathleen L. McDonald on AuthorsDen

Tear Stained Love
by Kathleen L. McDonald → (All Poetry by Kathleen L. McDonald)
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Sometimes love isn't what we expect it to be

Tear Stained Love There was a time I loved you beyond life I put all my aspirations behind me Your ambitions and dreams to fulfill No matter how long it would be But it was not to be a fairy tale love There were no glittering stars up above You had other things on your mind For me there was never any time It was all about you right from our first date I never realized it until it was too late I gave my all and you took it in Now I don’t know where I begin My pillow stains with tears of love As each night I dream my dreams Nothing is as it should be There is no eternal love for me Temper and abuse were your traits I found out much too late No feelings seeped through your tough skin Your tenderness and love I would never win Leaving was my best choice I needed to be free and use my voice No more tears will I ever shed for you No more unmarked avenues

Reviewed by baz busbe

Reviewed on April 17, 2011

Such a sad story but one that shows such strength as they leave the abuse behind. Great write. God bless. Baz

Reviewed by Mary Lacey Desertrat

Reviewed on January 26, 2011

Kathy,

What a heartbreaking love story. And you are correct, love isn't always as we expect it to be. Wonderful write.

Mary

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on November 30, 2010

So sad when love is one sided, so good when one finds the courage to end it.

Reviewed by stan nassano

Reviewed on November 28, 2010

Some say...we are here to learn lessons, Life's ahard lessone which your poem brings to us in a very real poigant heart breaking way... thanks sorry, Life is hard is what i 've learned thanks fro sharing

Reviewed by Marcia Miller-Twiford

Reviewed on November 26, 2010

This speaks so well of a broken heart Kathleen. Hang in there until the right one comes along; the one who will appreciate all you have to give.

Peace and Blessings,
Marcia

Reviewed by Felix Perry

As always Kathleen you put your heart and soul into your writing and it shows...beautiful.
fee

Reviewed by KJ McPhee

Reviewed on November 25, 2010

We all need a love doctor at times to give us advice on the best partner. There ain't no cure for love, Leonard Cohen sang it well.

I hope you are looking back, Kathleen, from a place of happiness!

Reviewed by Andy Turner

Heck! I sure can empathise.
It is an insane pain when the "love of your life" is selfish, arrogant, uncaring and perpetually blind, living in their private, tiny world.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

I really think there are people who do not know how to love; it is a great affliction and capable of doing much harm. Thank you, Kathleen. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman

Kathleen,I feel the pain in your words... Truly, I feel the pain in your words and would so wish for you a happier and a brighter future with whomever you find that you love, that loves you in return... My best wishes to you my dear friend.
Mark

Reviewed by George Carroll

So many wait too long before they escape. Last sentence shows the brutality in this kind of relationship.

George