Damaged

is  my heart breaking?
i can't tell
in my silence 
i can't hear my heart yell

shouldn't this loss sorrow me?
can't i feel sadness to some degree
maybe it was the way you treated me
or the way you didn't treat me

could it have been something you said
or that something in your face i read

there was no absence of malice 
in some of the things you did
even then i never wished you dead

but wish you away
my heart i trust
into banishment
into a box where 
old forgotten things belong 

perhaps this is the best way
just leave me alone
let me fade away

i in my bitterness and lack of zeal
that thing you did
damaged the way i feel


(To Sharon)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Stanton Avatar
February 25, 2010 at 3:49 PM
I can really associate with this one...thanks for the poem.
Pickett Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 7:33 PM
I can feel the pain here. Well written...RdP
Bono Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Great dedication.Very well done how are you today?
Lewis Avatar
November 12, 2009 at 6:17 AM
This one really touches home. Enjoyed the read
Fraser Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 5:19 AM
Powerful emotional piece John, another delight to read >> James
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November 5, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Time heals all wounds, John, and God sees u through the hard times .. this write is the first step to healing.. hurt is never easy but provides growth... keep a happy heart ... we have all been through similar situations and are here to help one another... be blessed...keep on writing too.. Linda-Marie, Poetess Extraordinaire' and Poetry Soup "Sweetheart" per HGarvey Daniel Esquire ..
Culverhouse Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 9:08 AM
flush it again to be sure!!LOL
Kendrick Avatar
October 30, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Sad to feel so hurt. Keep writing. Sara
Gass Avatar
October 30, 2009 at 7:20 AM
Powerful and moving poety, John. Your feelings are clearly expressed in this painful but well written account. It is sad that we can be hurt (or hurt) each other so deeply and damage the way we feel about each other. I hope you are well! Love, Robin
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October 29, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Great expression a pain felt in this piece. God Bless Phyl
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October 29, 2009 at 5:57 PM
if this is not for real, John, You sure did a great job with this write making it seem so! I'll say one for you just in case. emotional and real to life.
Brown Avatar
October 29, 2009 at 11:41 AM
So very sorry John if this is indeed to do with you. If not you did an excellent job at portraying it as such. Love, Carol
George   Avatar
October 29, 2009 at 8:45 AM
Very emotional piece. Thank you for sharing, John. Lainie
Richards Avatar
October 29, 2009 at 7:57 AM
The pain in this piece, cries out! Great expression and passion. ~ Carrie
Sk Avatar
October 29, 2009 at 5:18 AM
Hey john..lovin this poem and feel its emotion, it is so heartbreakin. Keep writin and if its about u ,hope u find your zeal again!
Owens Avatar
October 28, 2009 at 8:44 PM
John, I like your poem but it's so sad...hope you're not writing about yourself....Marty
Haick Avatar
October 28, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Great write John! Through sad situations we grow and learn. And you will not fade away because you chose to love! Peace, Audrey
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October 28, 2009 at 3:53 PM
This is so sad,heartfelt John,,deep and touching--Charma
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