Broken-Hearted At Sunrise

The sun excitedly rose to the skies,
as though it had quenched its thirst 
from my tears. The whole night I wept
for you, when you shut the door one last
time; you shut the door so hard that 
my conscience shouted "This is It!"
deep within my soul.
You left me lonely and bruised,
tightly holding the sheets as though I had
a muscle pull in my heart.
I cried out your name so loudly,
my neighbors thought I had lost you
in the night. Partly they were right,
because you had left my life,
leaving a big hole in my soul.
I held your photograph throughout
the night, as I admired the face I would
never touch and caress ever again.
I applied your favorite lavender-scented
perfume on myself, that you had forgotten
as you left hurriedly from my presence.
Carefully I touched and smelled the spot
that your body lay, before you left me cold.
I know you will take time to open this mail;
probably months. You are the best thing
that has ever happened to me. 
If you are reading this mail, be certain
that I am no longer part of your existence.
You are free and welcome to visit my memorial
service next month, at my folk's place.....



Date of Entry: 13/10/2017

Contest Sponsor: Broken Wings

Contest Name: Broken-Hearted At Sunrise
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Michaels Avatar
October 23, 2017 at 1:38 PM
A sad entry, Teddy, but eloquently phrased! Congratulations on your win. Regards, John.
Kimathi Avatar
November 13, 2017 at 5:52 AM
Hi John. Thank you so much for your applause! ;-)
Barden Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 11:00 PM
Best wishes and big congrats on your well-earned win, Teddy - keep up the great poetry, my friend! :-)
Kimathi Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 7:45 PM
Thank you so much for your kind applause and enjoying my write, Gregory! :-)
La France Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 1:38 PM
Teddy, congratulations on your win in my contest, you truly captured the heart-broken theme and what an ending !
Kimathi Avatar
October 21, 2017 at 7:43 PM
Thank you so much for your warm applause, BW! I really enjoyed your contest! *^_^*
Roper Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 9:32 PM
Teddy, congratulations on your win!
Kimathi Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 4:57 AM
Thank you so much, Eve! I really appreciate your visit! *^_^*
Y. Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 6:12 PM
Teddy, this is pure heartache. It was so hard to read. I did not expect your ending. Congratulations on your placement in the " Broken Hearted Poem contest ". It was well deserved- Alexis
Kimathi Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 4:56 AM
Thank you so much for your warm applause, Alexis! *^_^* This poem is for people who feel as though their world has ended at such moments. They should know they are not alone, and deserve better! ;-)
Allison Avatar
October 13, 2017 at 1:33 PM
oh Teddy the ending is so so so sad it wasn't at all what i was expecting. i would hate for this to happen for real to anyone it must be devastating when someone takes their life after a relationship crumbles:-( hugs jan xx
Kimathi Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 4:52 AM
Me too, Jan. Unfortunately that's what happens to some relationships around the world :( Well, thank you for reading and commenting on my work! *^_^*
Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 13, 2017 at 10:45 AM
OH ouch. oh OUCH. my best to you for the contest Teddy :) xomo
Kimathi Avatar
October 17, 2017 at 4:50 AM
Thank you so much for enjoying my piece, Maureen! *^_^*
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