Feeling Blue

Listen to poem:
I was feeling blue tonight.
Remembering the pain 
of you leaving again.
When our children blamed me.

Blue is my favourite colour.
Light blue especially. Reminding
me of clear summer skies.
And warm goodbyes.

Navy blue of night, stars bright.
Moon reflected on still water.
Skinny dips and deep kisses
Before I became your Mrs.

Music can be blue too. 
To match my mood.
When I think of you, or try
not to...as the case may be.

Black and blue, my battered heart.
Right from the start.
No Valentine for me.
I'm done with love you see.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 2/11/2017 7:32:00 PM
Jean congratulations on your first place in my contest with this beautiful poem and oh what a lovely voice ~
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 2/12/2017 5:02:00 AM
Thank you for the high placement Constance. There are so many accents in this wee country, those of us in the north have trouble understanding those in the south.
Date: 2/11/2017 11:57:00 AM
Well deserved win this time. Congratulations Jean! :-)
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 2/11/2017 4:34:00 PM
Thank you Mark. To me it proves how subjective the judging can be. I am not everybody's cup of tea.
Date: 2/11/2017 3:28:00 AM
This time your blue got BINGO! Congratulations, Jean :)
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 2/11/2017 4:32:00 PM
Thank you Darren. That's right! Because it got N/A the last time.
Date: 2/9/2017 6:40:00 AM
Back to congratulate you on much deserved recognition...
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 2/9/2017 2:13:00 PM
And I am back to thank you again Charlie. I am usually at the bottom end. A big thrill for me to climb the charts this way.
Date: 2/8/2017 1:23:00 PM
Congrats on your top win! Tis lovely!
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 2/8/2017 4:54:00 PM
Tis nice of you to say so Kim.
Date: 2/8/2017 10:13:00 AM
The darker shades of blue is powerfully spoken here. Well done, Jean !! Congratulations on your win !!
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 2/8/2017 10:22:00 AM
Thank you Carrie. Awards like this certainly perk one up again.
Date: 2/8/2017 2:47:00 AM
This is a sad read, Jean:( you know, that's why I keep saying there's no better love than God's true love, He will never forsake:) congratulations on your win:)
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 2/8/2017 3:36:00 AM
YABBADABBADOO!! Number one Jo? I'm certainly not blue this morning on hearing that news. Thank you. God is good. Love will find me if it is his will.
Date: 1/27/2017 3:09:00 PM
A very powerful poem Jean xx
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 1/27/2017 3:14:00 PM
Hi Wendy. I am at last "in my power" now that I am out from under his thumb.
Date: 1/27/2017 5:46:00 AM
I am sure that writing this beautiful sad poem was cathartic Jean. Your reflections of your passionate past combined with the beauty of nature gives this piece much depth with some lovely imagery. It is never too late to find love. Blessings, Connie ; ) 7
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 1/27/2017 8:11:00 AM
I do feel blessed having come through that trauma along with my daughters Connie. Of course I live in hope. Thank you for your visit.
Date: 1/26/2017 8:35:00 PM
Jean, I love how you mixed in the other meaning of blue as sadness. Excellently done.
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 1/27/2017 1:22:00 AM
Thank you Andrea.
Date: 1/25/2017 5:56:00 AM
I disagree profoundly...never ever give up!! But understand your sentiment!!
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 1/25/2017 6:06:00 AM
Dolly Parton says love is like a butterfly James. If it still wants to land on my shoulder, that's fine by me. But I won't hold my breath.
Date: 1/24/2017 6:04:00 AM
This is sad and especially with blue being your favorite color and then to experience the deepest shade of it in life is truly sad. Maybe you should pick a new favorite color. Green is nice. :) Nicely done Jean.
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 1/24/2017 12:17:00 PM
But Van Morrison sang about it not easy Bein' Green Chris. I think I might change to red. The colour of anger, the colour of desire and the colour of fire. That about sums me up.
Date: 1/23/2017 10:34:00 PM
Beautiful but sad...You have much love to still give
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 1/24/2017 4:28:00 AM
That's true Tim. But after six years of "putting myself out there", I've had enough of being treated badly to last a lifetime. C'est la vie. It's knitting from now on for me.
Date: 1/23/2017 10:03:00 PM
I suggest a puppy:) Nothing like a dog to make one feel loved, Jean. Your sadness makes me sad:(
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 1/24/2017 4:24:00 AM
Don't be sad Daniel. Sometimes my past creeps up on me but I am truly blessed. If I ever stop gallivanting at weekends then I might consider your suggestion. Thank you.
Date: 1/23/2017 10:02:00 PM
I am hiding my eyes from you! Loved this Jean!
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 1/24/2017 4:33:00 AM
Hiding your eyes? In case I might see you cry now you are no longer my Valentine?
Date: 1/23/2017 8:57:00 PM
Try a stroll on the beach at dawns first light to bring some color to your blue sweet Jean... well done.
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 1/24/2017 12:19:00 PM
Well Charlie, I'm a new woman this evening. There's nothing like a stroll on a Donegal beach to lift the spirits. Thanks again.
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 1/24/2017 4:32:00 AM
I'm afraid at the temperature's in Ireland these recent dawns, my lips would end up blue too! But I promise to have a stroll later today. I do love to be beside the sea. Thank you Charlie.
Date: 1/23/2017 7:03:00 PM
- Sad .... maybe you need "my yellow Monday" .... give it a try :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Login to Reply
Murray Avatar
Jean Murray
Date: 1/24/2017 4:10:00 AM
Yellow? Already I'm smiling Anne-Lise.
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter