101 Pantoum

A hundred reasons of why you loved me And a hundred reasons of why I left Lovely smiles haunted by a charming spree Has turned into me now being bereft. Trapped inside a deceiving fairytale Your presence kept me from falling apart Just like boats always are expected to sail You required to rip my innocent heart. No matter how many times you don’t jump Whether how much you poorly scratch your soul The cliff expects for you to hear a plump Because at the end the point is to shoal. Is not forever but a bunch of nows So stuck in your chest that you can not breathe Where there is broken souls it never allows To live or die for you ought to wreathe.

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Dineen Williams Gault

Date: 4/17/2016 8:10:00 AM

Wonderful imagery here, the stops and starts to wanting to jump ship, the knowing but just not being able to leave just yet, and then leaving. Great write!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/29/2016 7:50:00 AM

Hey Maria :) - I welcome you to Poetry - Soup :) - Thank you for your first poem, I look forward to many, many more in the future :) - Have fun, meet many "poet" friends :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/28/2016 3:27:00 PM

Maria, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@