Broken Glass

I felt it break,
I saw the shards,
the frame hanging limply
in it's wake as it crashed down.

I never wanted anything but her, 
so I kept the curtain open.
But now the glass shines, where it was 
embedded deep inside my disembodied soul.

I try and try to pick up the pieces
but they cut at my skin.
I struggle through the pain
the glass still shines without her.

I can fix the shards
of the window
but there is nothing
left inside.

I could reach for the pieces
but all that would do is hide the tell-tale tracks
of a poisoned soul cut too deep,
to ever be whole.

The more I try
the more I scream.
That's the price
to ever love again.

Glass scattered 
to the mist,
but that's what I get
for feeling this…
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De Beaulieu Avatar
September 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Hello Ron, oh such a sad poem. Yes hyou feel the pain. The pain will heal then you will feel better again. Your Frikend, /Darlene/
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September 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hello Ron, Yes ikt did say what you were feeling. A lot of feelings do go into poewtry. Enjoy yoour day my friend. /Darlene/
VanHooser Avatar
September 14, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Hi Darlene, yes, it is sad, but it said what I was feeling at the time. This is another one that is being shared for the first time due to the intensity of the feelings in me that go with it. Thank you for your positive comments! Ron
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