WHEN WE ALLOW SOMEONE TO BECOME 'THE LIGHT OF OUR LIVES'...AND THEN THAT LIGHT LEAVES. INDEED, 'THE HOLE OF MISERY' BRINGS ON MANY FEARS FROM BEING ALONE. YOU NAILED IT, GREAT SHARING! LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+ INSPIRATIONS

I seem to understand your unhappiness with reading this poem. I've fear of bad telephone calls, and have had several I've had to ignore to the best of my ability.

Very moving piece that brings leaves me wanting to shed those tears. Certainly something that readers will relate to, connect with, and feel deep inside them. Thank you so much for sharing this with the world.

From what I have read thus far Regis, you have experienced many painful trials in your life. Know as loving souls, sometimes what we must endure makes us stronger. Love to you

Very touching Regis and you truly deserve much happiness after reading some of your poems!

I felt the fear Regis, this has great feeling to it! ;) - Morgan

Wonderful description of the grief we can feel during times of loss. Great expression of feelings.

This one strikes a cord for me. Sad but true:) The best thing about fear, is that once we decide to be free and let it go, we are no longer hostage. Be blessed. Monique

How profound and a poem that Generations to come can relate too!
A very powerful write indeed Regis! Thanks for sharing and caring.
May Grace Mercy and Peace be always yours!


Much Love,
Always!!!
Margaret

I know ths feeling well. That's usually when I hit the bottle. Powerful work here. Enjoyed.

Regis,



But the greatest fear for me

Is that I might fall

Into the hole left in my soul

When you had to go away....



Exactly - losing a love is like free falling into the seemingly bottomless pit of despair. And perhaps worse, is the knowing that the ground will rise up to meet you but the impact may very well shatter your perceived existence....



Exceptional piece!

Sudo Nym

Regis,
Well said1
nicole

Oh, my, this is an offering from a great writer reaching into and sharing his gut with us all.

Profound. Deeply insightful. Sharing the humanity of pain.

Reg, there's just no question about it: You are a truly great writer!

With admiration and respect,
Richard

Such an honest and pure display of emotion.

"Is that I might fall
Into the hole left in my soul
When you had to go away
My missing you
Is my misery"

I really love these lines, they truly called to me,
just as I'm sure they called to every other heartbroken reader.
Missing somebody can be so painful, and at times.
We feel it won't ever go away.
Stay strong & god bless.
-Carly.

Your words, "Is that I might fall Into the hole left in my soul
When you had to go away." reminds me of the darkness and pain that I had felt when my father died. I was only 13, yet I felt as though I would fall into the huge hole that was in my own soul. Fear always accompanies pain. It is the fear of change in the person's life after the person has left us. The words in your poem create a vivid picture in my mind, and I can sense the loneliness. You truly are a talented poet, and this is admirable work.

WOW. Beautiful poem.Great way to explain someone being afraid.

Wow, this is intense and seemingly very personal. It sounds alot like anxiety and agoraphobia. Michelle

Regis,

Strange, but I knew what this poem was about by the time I got through the first few lines. Perhaps because I've felt this way; most everyone has. That's how well you captured those emotions. I especially like the fourth line and the use of "eternity" because when you hurt this bad...it seems to last for an eternity. An intense spotlight on your sensitive side. Thank you for sharing this one! Hugs:)

Sheila

oh dear...I need a tissue....missing someone is so heart wrenching & suffocating.
What to do? I say hugs help alot, but its hard to ask people for hugs. I am a natural hugger, so consider yourself hugged!!
{{Hugs}} Vickie

Direct and to the heart. "The face in the mirror" sounds so familiar.
Having that hole to fill can be a very debilitating experience. My hope is that you did not have to experience this yourself. My best regards,
Chris

How can anyone honestly judge poetry...Did your heart speak ? Did another person listen ? Did one understand ? I like the word Afraid, it's honest upfront and still open to calming. Overall I think you are grand. I like this work. The hole can be filled with all you can contain, And if you continue to empty yourself,We shall be blessed,provided the spill happens here.Oh, Please? Be WEll.Jen

Thanks Regis... afraid...can come to mean a hole left in the soul.

John

Very beautiful and touching. Really enjoyed the read. Well penned.

So heart touching, honest and beautifully worded and expressed! Sendin Ya a HUG! SC

So sad and sweet and beautiful. Thanks for sharing, love Theresa.

Oh, that hole in the soul that is created when you lose someone even if just temporarily. I hate it. You put my own feelings very well into words. As usual excellent Liz

Very talented!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

'But the greatest fear for me
Is that I might fall
Into the hole left in my soul
When you had to go away'

We are complete and the universe cannot abide a vacuum. And so, we bleed and bleed until we awake.

Fine and honest expression.

Tom

Many of us have lost someone we really loved. Your poem says it all!. I feel the lonelyness, despair, the intense pain of your soul! Never give up, the sun will shine again..........M

oh how I can relate!!!

this was excellent!

Regis, you are a Master of painting emotion on the page. Another excellent poem.

Janet

1 Step at a time... 1 Breath to not fall short of another -Bravery- to try again. This poem had a fluid rhythm to it-very nice.I especially liked---> "Seconds on the edge of eternity" Deep and profound thoughts. I'm sure you learned something from this missing gem. No matter the pain- it's the Growth we earn. Thank U again for another deeply moving poem. HuGs-Lady,Sheee

well said

This poem is very real. You describe very well the psychology of a human being who lives in constant anxiety or who is in the centre of a dilemma.It only takes a phonecall and your world can be shattered into little bits.The realism speaks to the reader.Anne Pawlak.

Full of longing and love.

This poem is very honest and open, revealing a part of yourself that is and should be very human. Fear is part of life and fear of going it alone is an even bigger problem. I love how you have listed some of the things one can be afraid of and then move on to your own fear. Very nicely done.

M.Rose

you have such a powerful touch of the pen, and the love is strong, continue to seek my brother, the sweet tenderness of the eyes, shall seek the soul mate of ones dreams. Fear the ultimate chambers of darkness, beliefs shall hold its own, even in the dark. Blessings master poet continue to teach the words of wisdom.

Strong piece, Regis. I love the saying "NO FEAR"!

I liked this one - I can relate to this well. Amazing how vast our innerselves can appear to feel when it aches

Excellent write.

Powerful....
I really like this.

I love your use of rhythm in this one to create the tick of time effect, Regis, until you break it to state your terror/loss. I also like your use of internal rhyme and alliteration in the last four lines. A moving write.

Yes, it is love that saves our soul, so to speak. R

This is very powerful, Regis.
You had me at "There are days of fear".
The apprehension mounted as I read each line, only to discover that the greatest fear is the misery of loss...of missing someone.
Emotional poem!
~Cheryl

Many times the unknown is far worse than the known. A beautiful write here.

Dear Regis,
Precious friend my heart aches for you. You write so expressively I can completely relate to these emotions.
I pray that the hole in your soul is filled up with love...to overflowing.
Best wishes... Chanti

Regis...I adore your write my friend...You never let your readers down with your splendid writes...This is yet another gem of a write from you....loved the concept my friend...love n luck....BHUWAN!!!!

Been there. Wonderful poem, Regis!

A beautiful write Regis

William ....Peace

Nice write and so heartfelt!

I like this :)

How poignant. Seconds on the edge of eternity hit me the most. I have been poised there, both for the reasons you give and others unrelated, but I know well the feeling you convey here. You have espressed the matter well.

My best,

Danielle Ackley-McPhail
www.sidhenadaire.com

I once had hair too friend. Good to read you. I've been away too long!
Thanks for sharing Regis.

(((Mon Ami Regis)))

I am so sorry if I haven't reviewed your poems lately; please forgive me???...I have been busy; I hope you understand why I haven't been to your Den lately! Powerful, heartbreaking poem; this one nearly brought tears to my eyes! I do hope you feel better soon; you are in my prayers!

(((HUGS))) and much love, ton ami en Texas, Karen Lynn. :( >tears <

profoundly moving...touching....eternal.

Anyone who has suffered a sad loss can identify with these powerful and profound words. Well done, indeed!
Hooves

But the greatest fear for me
Is that I might fall
Into the hole left in my soul

Deeply profound words and thoughts, Regis.

Regis,

Fantastic write - thanks for sharing your feelings ... hope all works out for the best for you!!

Robert

Oh Regis, my heart aches for you!
I am so sorry you are in pain.
Let me know if you want to talk.
Excellent poem.
Becca

Regis....I love this one. I would hate to try and count how many times during the day I feel that little nagging fear. Write on my friend.

Regis, I must echo everyone’s sentiments and add this my friend, brilliant writing! This delves into the unknown fears we all face on our journey of jubilation. Thanks for sharing it. Take good care and be well.

Regis you have articulated "fear" with such a high standard of eloquence. The last three lines made me fall into invisible retreats, flashing back past memories of pain and sadness when my love had to go away, when my missing her was my misery. Worse still, she felt more pleased with my troubes. I continued like that until the tide turned to my side. But I am not a cruel guy, Regis, I treated her as humanely as possible, though not able to bring back the sweet old days.
Peace and love to you Reguis. reading your poems is always a pleasure.

good work

Powerful writing, Regis, about one of our worst fears.

Gina

Regis,

Outstanding composition! Very deep feeling. I love the way you lead into the ultimate fear that I'm sure most have felt at some time in their lives (at least if they have ever truly loved another). Blessings to you.

Cynthia

This is impressive Regis, deeply emotive.

I love the composition - particularly the first four lines leading into the rest of the emotional turmoil that many of us have felt at least once in our lives! Wonderfully penned emotional piece Regis.

As usual you have covered so much of the internal and external landscapes with very few lines, excellently chosen thoughts and the words to express them. So much good tension in this poem, Regis, and the understatement of the last two lines packs a solid punch - where it hurts! Can feel the aching chasm here, but have to agree that the fear of it seems to increase its magnitude; may you find the stitches of love with which to close the thing up; I am sure you will, because there's more than enough of your own beauty and graciousness to fill any yawning gap about your person! Desiderata, LOL Kate xx

Don't worry be happy everyone tells me....and now I am going to say the same to you!!
My dear friend to have you as a friend is a true blessing...you always makes a sad day become a brighter day with your warm heart...and it shows in this poem yet again!

So if you ever doubted my friendship don't....you are the best!!

Love & warm Friendly Hugs from your friend in South Africa!!

Lov Ya

Tinka

The loss of a loved one is indeed a fear that we all face.

Just before bed, at 5am, a sad note to go out on....

Regis, i'd love to know what you've been doing for the last couple of months, because every one of your poems lately just cuts right to the core and causes me to re-examine something in myself or my world. another great one from you.

Hi Regis:

According to the book by Michael Clarkson that I had recently read, this is one of the fears that people face - the fears of losing your love, or not being loved.

You have done wonders with this poem. Wonderful expression.

Sandie May Angel :o)

cleverly expressed misgivings ...

Fear is our greatest enemy. Never allow yourself to fall into the hole my friend. Hang on with all you have in you. Wonderful work as always. Hugs, Michelle

deep wounds within your soul...I'm sure alot of us can relate

Openess, expressive, deep caring, with worry, eventually maybe some resolve, but I see a man who still cares because the hydrant to your soul just don't turn off that easily. This is fantastic.

Once again you have penned a simple, yet remarkably poignant poem! Many of your admirers and followers will be able to identify with the feeling of this poem. Excellent in it's simplicity.

~Rose~

very well expressed write. I too have felt this same feeling.

I hope this is purely poetic licence, reality as only imagination conceives. Best to you, Regis.

I hear ya, Regis, very esoteric...Ed

It is always best to put a plug in any holes that may appear Reg...
That way you keep the water in...plain sailing the rest of the way...
Emotional and definitive write...
Peter

you have shown the depth to which we feel the hurt of such events. Superb poem Regis! Pax...Eileen

Hope you overcome, but this may just be a well written poem....
Thanks for sharing Regis.......

So many true fears and the Hangin' on with every ounce. I really like this and can relate and afraid to say have fallen into that hole.
Have the Happiest and Warmest Holidays. Filled with Much Love Laughter and Peace.
Heaven's Love,
Tracey

Deep sadness here. Nicely done.

Fear Is Only Fear In Itself!Misery Leaves Whence You Stop Looking Back!

Excellent Romantic Peom!

TRASK

In so few words, you spoke volumes. This is powerful and heartbreaking.

There are so many emotions going on in this beautiful write, Regis. So much depth and meaning in each line.
Take care,
Sherry

wonderful simplicity, very deep and moving...I feel myself in that space, in that hole of emptiness ...reminds me of the Black hole in Fantastica (The Neverending Story).

ann