Anne Winter Poet Rhyme

All apologies

I lied, never told you the truth—
I never loved you,
my beloved Ruth. 

Forgive me, if it's possible,
for the things I did impossible. 

Cold blood, so bold,
seeping through my veins. 
If I could hold 
you, and ease your pains. 

Though I'm not sane,
and sound mostly insane,
I can be the wisest—
to hold you the tightest. 

I can't promise to fix
what's broken inside,
gloomy guilt and shame mix,
picking up the pieces, sitting beside. 

Hoping for the best,
for you—releasing the rest. 
Go, live your life,
be somebody else's wife. 
You deserve someone who
would give the world to you. 

Forgive me, I couldn't be 
the one to see
the love, the proof, the truth 
in your eyes, my lovely Ruth.

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John Loving Iii June 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM Went all the way to the beginning and found this. At least you know how to keep intrest by rhyming. But it's a bit confusing and telling. Kinda has a girl but wants a guy.

CayCay Godwin May 26, 2025 at 6:05 AM Emotively rendered I sit in the splendor of the feel your poem rendered. I think I could read all your poems, happily spend time with them but it's late. Again, you've got a natural muse that was surely born with you ... CayCay Anne Winter May 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM Oh how your kind words touched my heart! Thank you so much, I truly feel appreciated. I'm so grateful for your visit! I've made some incredible friends like you here on PS. Warmly, Anne

Richard Lamoureux April 30, 2025 at 7:09 AM This is a sad one but eloquently expressed. Anne Winter April 30, 2025 at 7:25 AM Dear Richard, thank you for your note and for stopping by to read my poem. I really appreciate it! Best, Anne

Beata Agustin March 28, 2025 at 4:17 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed. Anne Winter March 29, 2025 at 5:16 AM Thank you for the beautiful welcome and blessing. I appreciate your kindness and look forward to sharing my poetry with the community.

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM DearAnne, Wow, your poem is incredibly powerful. The raw emotion and vulnerability captured in "All apologies" hit me right in the heart. It’s such a great exploration of love, regret, and the complexities of relationships. I can feel the weight of those words, especially in the way you address the tension between honesty and the pain of unrequited feelings. Loved It! Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel CayCay Godwin May 26, 2025 at 6:10 AM You may be 19 but your soul is much older. I had no poetry confidence for decades, hid my writes since adolescence so I appreciate that you were scared to share your soul, of not being validated. Surely, your confidence on Soup is now quite healthy. CayCay Anne Winter March 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM Dear Daniel, Thank you so much for your heartfelt and thoughtful review of my poem, "All apologies." I'm deeply touched by your kind praise. As a 19 year old poet, I was so scared to share my work with the world. Thank you again for your encouragement and support. Happy spring! Warm regards, Anne