Be Gone , Do Not Look Me In the Eyes

Be gone..
Do not look me in the eyes 

We were not belongers
But,Intruders 
who happened to trespass 
into each other's  lives 

We were no Romeo and Juliette
But, Pretenders
Like moon rocks believing they are the ones
who light up the infinite sky


Be Gone..
Do not look me in the eyes

Let not my lips  go there
to that young and serene night
When we danced barefoot on the sand
with arms against the sadness of lost time

Your decision has been made

The last petal  of an untouched margarita 
withered in dust and rain

And you never asked Why 

Be Gone..
Do not look me in the eyes

Do not remember me
Do not think of me

Forget my foreign whisper
like I 'll forget the wrinkle in your smile

There was never a better place
Nor will there be another time

The empty pages have been filled

Our unfinished book - Not anymore

I am a nobody ~   an echo in your hourglass  fading in the sand
an empty barrel without the sweetened wine
 

Do not miss me - Do not think of me - Do not need me

Who am I 
I' m just  your rehearsed dream  . a metaphoric lie

Be Gone
Do not look me in the eyes and say goodbye

I was never yours        You were never mine.

I was                       You were

Were you ?        Was I   ?




This poem isn't  about me or my life,  but inspired
by someone else's life.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
October 20, 2016 at 4:11 PM
Beautiful, simply beautiful poem, Charmaine. The crescendo of undulating call of questioned commitment using dual response was brilliant. Very cutting-edge. I like it, I like it a lot. As we used to say back in the day, you go girl! I love reading your poems, I love hearing what another truth teller has to say. I'm all eyes and ears. Stay blessed. Much love and more love to you and yours.
Makama Avatar
May 20, 2016 at 6:49 AM
Awesome and refreshing. A jaw breaking 7.
Tomlin Avatar
May 10, 2016 at 11:48 PM
Wow. I started drifting into my past reading this. Hypnotic.
Lindley Avatar
April 30, 2016 at 9:02 PM
Sad but inspirational in its content, message and expression of emotions. Truly a gem...Super 7 my friend..
K. Avatar
April 22, 2016 at 10:55 AM
Me again, I saw your reply to your blog-- how I wish for that day, too, Charma... and how cool was that? you sent it 4/21 at 4:21 pm. I am just being silly with numbers right now...big hugs bcak to you!
Manassian Avatar
April 22, 2016 at 10:08 AM
Full of angst and deep emotions, Charmaine. Very well written and expressed, dear.
Callus Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 2:20 PM
"We were not belongers, but intruders who happened to trespass into each other's lives" sums up this powerful and sad poem, Charm. And yet, the lovely memories are clearly outlined....not going to be easy to forget and pretend it never happened! ~ paul
Vaso Avatar
April 20, 2016 at 12:09 AM
I never would have suspected otherwise, beautiful poem! :)
Ashe Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 9:12 PM
" an echo in your hourglass fading in the sand"...this line will stay with me for awhile!
Tacito Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 1:05 PM
One of your best, ever. Period. Magnificent, powerful & from a core that few ever decide to caress & reflect upon. I need to read this out loud one day.
Chircop Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 3:14 PM
You will definitely feel better after you spill-out those words out loud : )
K. Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 10:07 AM
I just posted it :D! Sending you hugs-- again that is such a beautiful voice and poem!
Chircop Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 3:15 PM
Thanks.. you are the sweetest of jellybeans. .The red one,,, That's always my fave : )
K. Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 9:39 AM
Sighs.... this is one of those writes that I wish I could've written. This is so different from your usual theme and style, Charma-- but it still has your own (I will borrow from what you said in mine) signature feel to it. I am faving this... this just really touched me and I just have a bunch of favorite lines here. Beautifully sad. btw, pls check out the blogs in a bit-- Tim was able to splice your audio of Pasionata from drake's show! Will be posting it :)!
Chircop Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 10:04 AM
Oh thanks for what you re doing for me ..you and Timothu.Thanks sweet jellybean.A big hug :)
Mark Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 1:21 AM
you are writing like youv`e been kicked, now i can start taking you seriously,..this is well thought out, and reads with a great amount of detail, ... an engaging write ,...well done
O.J. Hunt Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 7:12 PM
Sings like a sad song, but flows like a fine wine; the mark of a master, you've outdone yourself here Charma! Faving this.... Keith;-)
Allison Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 5:12 PM
Beautiful but oh so sad Charma:-( hugs Jan xx
Smith Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 4:49 PM
Very sad song of someone leaving and never looking back. The images you create are lovely.
Smith Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 5:55 PM
I love the finished product...a fave
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