There are very few people who can't identify with this poem to one degree or another. Abandonment is abandonment, period.

Well penned.

Rebecca

Not a single soul can know how another soul understands loss no matter if they have been through it or not. We are like a snowflake.. all unique not anyone alike.

Blessings and Love Regis

Lily

Reg,

A wonderful poem as usual. Sometimes we all feel alone, or that somewhere in life, we've 'missed the boat'.

Mary

I can relate and recently wrote. . .

And all of humanity
Turned away from
The depths of me...

I stand alone
knowing that this
Is not my real home.

I I agree. Why was I left behind at the station? I was there, didn't you see me? My arms outstretched, wanting a hug and a smile. Didn't you see me crying as you left, mother?

Yes Regis, this is a soul baring write and it leaves footprints on the ceiling as we try to catch up to the speeding transport. Runnng after something we cannot reach beyond our control.

What is it with people that have abandoned the ones they are supposed to love unconditionally?

This is a heartbreaking, soul baring, heartfelt write Regis. You know I can relate to everything you have said here. Thank you for sharing.

May the Lord Bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and walk by your side. With love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister Barbie.

At least your grounded, if they can't appreciate you they should leave. great images. - morgan

I know this feeling so well...you express it beautifully. Blessings, Dena

I get the idea that you are trying to tell about how every has to go on, move on ,to his true destiny ,none can stay behind but can only wait for their turn to come:(
true words peace
TJ khan

Sometimes we put so much effort into a relationship that seems just fine, but the person we have chosen to love is secretly not involved as we are. This writing seems to speak of those unfortunate moments.

Life isn't always fair. I can feel your pain! Reach out and touch some one , a friend , a family memebr,, God ! My prayers are with yuo ...M

Another outstanding piece brilliantly done. Blessings...

This picture and the words connote all the loneliness possible.
Beautiful and a snapshot of how life is truly unfair.

Poor soul, suffering silently and how easy to relate...

Be always safe,
Karen

Great poem. Emotionally touching and affective. I feel the loneliness creeping in.

Flow is good. And the pictures complements the poem well.

Lena

I feel the loneliness and sadness. Very well expressed.

This was wonderfully written! :)

Very nice. Flows well and carries good metaphor.

Wow! You have touched so many with this powerful and penetrating poem. It seems we have all felt "left behind" from time to time. No one wants to be left behind. I have a good friend who is in Hope Hospice tonight. I am holding on to the memories of the past. Soon he will be gone. What more can I say...
God Bless ...

John Michael

I have felt left behind often, but in time I have felt a kind hand grasp mine. We are never really alone.

This is powerfully written and very heartfelt Regis!
Be encouraged friend! and may the Lord be with you
and bring you safely through each trying hour! Thank
you for sharing and caring Regis! It is my prayer that
the Lord will take good care of you!

Much Love,
Margsret

Amazingly sustained, this feeling of abandonment, Regis; especially effective is the whooshing starship imagery, I find, which cleverly encapsulates the bigger picture that goes beyond mere momentary loss. I love the realisation that the "other" seems to somehow have "succeeded" in an almost "now-you-see-me-now-you-don't" kinda way... the bewilderment in the final lines is gut-gripping. Pure emotion flows through this pen, yet is painful to perceive. A very sad, write, dear one. xx

I hate being left behind, though at times it can be a blessing in disguise. Well written my friend. x

I think "Gone" strikes a bell with many of us in our modern-day society, such as being left out from the high school prom. Even in another day and circumstance, Jesus on the cross felt forsaken: ""..Jesus cried with a loud voice saying, 'E'li E'li, la'ma sabachtha'ni?' that is, 'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?'" --The Holy Bible, KJV, Mathew 27:46

Still, "Gone" gives recognition to the need for all of us to be "included" and not subject to immoral discrimination.

Perhaps I get too "heavy" when I read about "Gone" persons. But I commend you for keeping this issue before us. (And I loved your picture as dramatically appropriate and illustrative.)

Richard

Regis, No one wants to be left behind and when it happens it hurts like a knife. What I do know is there will always be more trains coming your way...I know these feelings all to well. LOve, and peace always my friend. ~Chessly

A fascinating poem, Regis. For me, it implies a sense of not doing anything about the situation while it was going on, like the voice here was blinded somehow. By love, peut-ętre? A sad one. Hugs,
Sheila

your words are powerful and sad. like the image, too. it justified your thoughts..

love the artwork and the words rolled and melted right into the colors of the art enjoyed this stirring piece!

Some things as sad as they may seem is meant to be, but only time can tell. Great write Regis.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Left behind while standing on the threshold.
Very stark and sad poem that is well crafted.

scorching piece of verse Reg, I think we all feel this way at times, like they say, life isn't fair, but colonel Colt created the colt 45 to help even the score, cheers

so heart breaking, my friend, to hurt this way. well written and heartfelt.

I'm left with an old familiar experience of longing. I like the ending. The way you have expressed your feelings of being left behind, in just a few choice words affords the reader a sense of bewilderment also. Terrific poem Regis. "Two will be working in a field and in the twinkling of an eye, one will be taken." J'nia <> <

No it's not fair and the poem reflects the sadness of being left behind.

At least you were there.

Better than most, I guess.

Take care Tony

I feel the tinge of disbelief at the realization of being left behind. You nailed the feeling.

Good write Regis. Whether it be a love gone wrong or missing the Lord's coming, you truly know how to put it in words. May God bless you every day of your life.

Daniel

My, this can go a couple of hundred ways. Ignoring the classic "to serve man" launching, and assuming you actually had a ticket, and further assuming your companion had intentions of remaining a companion, you're right it's not fair. Life never is. Enjoyed this a lot. Patrick

You do these forlorn poems so well Reg! This is deeply touching!
I know that feeling of unfairness in circumstances such as this,and it is always sad. Excellent poetry!

Love,
Eileen

HOWEVER YOU CHOOSE TO EXPRESS IT...HEARTBREAK HURTS AND NEVER...SEEMS FAIR. EXCELLENT WORK...A KEEPER. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

I do not subscribe to the popular, 'left behind.' series of books. Plays on our fears.

Ron

Let us not forsake self and others or we will truely be left behind.

Even when I know the feeling of lost when I know I'm too late for something, but somehow you made those feelings come to life with these lines. Great write, Regis!!

Sandie Angel :o)

sad poem effectively expressing your feelings ...

Imagery portrays desolation,sadness,feeling so empty....well penned, Regis.

Anna

wow-a poignant and thought provoking little write here-no real answers, lots of possibilities

As empty as empty can be, Reg. The feeling of defeat is palpable and the sense of abandonment, crushing.
Take care,
Sherry

Regis

You put so much feeling in this one.

A piece that when you read it, you feel that
you are there and feel what the other person
is feeling & thinking.

Just absolutely great

Stephen Pollard

hmmmm...."in a twinkling of an eye" many are missing

Really good Regis...I am sure many feel this way at times; I know I do.
Love and blessings,
ann

I feel like I can literally wring the tears out of this piece Reg. I recently lost someone I loved...it was complicated, and many of the feelings expressed in this poem mirror my own feelings. Beautiful work Auf le Prof. Love you, Michelle

Regis,
Another great write. In reading it, one gets such a feeling of desolation. Getting left behind,when one fully expects to accompany another,is quite painful,and very sobering.
Continued success

Barbara Henry

Such sadness in this poem...although very well written Regis.

Blessings & Peace, Holly

Time has a way of healing you, but it will take time before you are your good self again. Don't worry, it will be ok.

Life, love, fortune, fame, dreams? Passed you by, without even really noticing as they pass? I can relate! And yet there are other days, other stations, and we soldier on. Good write, Regis.
May you know only soft blessings,
Jim

"Gone" !!!
But...WAIT!!!!
I hear another train whistling your name!
and your emotionally charging words bring
Dr. Hook to my mind...
"Better Love Next Time"
All My Love Regis
Vickie