A Broken Heart

Not at my own reflection do I look,
Nor can I stand the sound of my own voice.
I never write new letters in my book,
But if I did they’d spell disastrous choice.
It’s more than rare I turn the T.V. on
And drown through endless streams of more the same.
Each morning comes as merely one more gone,
From more remaining of relentless shame.
There are no days in which I’m warmed by sun.
I find no comfort under midnight moon.  -
In all of those, I see my little one,
Whose voice I haven’t heard since nearly June;
   And though I will again - I dread this part:
 “Where’d you go, daddy?  Why’d you break my heart?”


2/7/2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Burch Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 5:46 PM
Phillip...*tear*... well done...congratulations...big hugs deb
Garcia Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 6:08 PM
Thank you, Deb, for all your wonderful comments! Sad plotlines aside, it's encouraging to receive such positive feedback. Thank you!
White Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 3:20 AM
You placed with this poem and I want to congratulate you, but I do it with a much needed hug!
Garcia Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 4:54 AM
Eh, I was just being whiney. That ol' chestnut
Rodrigues Avatar
February 14, 2017 at 5:39 AM
The worst kind of heartbreak! Congrats, Phillip!
Krampe Avatar
February 13, 2017 at 5:31 PM
Such a moving, beautiful, sad poem, Phillip. I hope you can write to her. Congratulations and best wishes.
Medders Tobechi Avatar
February 13, 2017 at 3:44 PM
Very moving and well expressed. Congratulations and blessings, Janis.
Turner Avatar
February 7, 2017 at 10:49 PM
Innocence shattered, right before your eyes. Moving sonnet, Phillip:(
Garcia Avatar
February 8, 2017 at 12:32 AM
Yes indeed. Thank you Daniel
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February 7, 2017 at 8:59 PM
Aww a heartfelt indeed... As long as you're there for her, her little heart will always be opened and sweet for you. Wishing you all the best Phillip :)
Garcia Avatar
February 7, 2017 at 9:07 PM
Thank you Akkina! You're very sweet to say so. Much appreciated!
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 7, 2017 at 8:18 PM
Send her all your poetry Phillip, and should she be too little to read yet, one day these words will mean everything to her. This is heartfelt and beautiful! 7 ; )
Garcia Avatar
February 7, 2017 at 8:45 PM
Thank you, Connie! I've tried to write for her before (she's five) and it proves to be real difficult. I'd rather write her happy stuff anyways. Now, if I could just find my "happy thoughts" notebook... :)
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February 7, 2017 at 7:47 PM
Garcia I just finished reading your poetry and I have found it to be a sad poem. A good sad poem you wrote. Nice to meet you Gracia.
Garcia Avatar
February 7, 2017 at 8:46 PM
Thank you, Darlene. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment. Nice to meet you as well!
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