Fighting the Tears

I stood on the corner of heartbreak and sadness Collected the coins from the fountain below Emptied my pockets of forgotten wishes Held out my hands and had nothing to show Walked on a path of the best laid intentions Cursed at the sun still refusing to shine Fell to the side of a wall in the garden Down with the daisies that never were mine Caught in between what the people are saying Hearing the echoes that flow on the wind Whispers of hope still they sit at the table Pulling up chairs just about to begin What can it be when a dream fills a vacuum Future endeavors a bit out of reach Just like a ring you can’t grasp as it’s turning Signing a contract you’re destined to breach Looking for shadows midst silhouettes playing Just one more glimpse is now all I do ask Merely a word in a voice I am missing Pleading for peace is an unending task Lost in a world where my minds an illusion Left all alone, grasping tight all the blame Wishing this end was a forgone conclusion Fighting the tears as I call out your name
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Hamilton Avatar
December 1, 2021 at 7:43 PM
Strange how melancholy writes touch me so, it hit's me straight in the feels like the kids say these days, I know how the mind goes back to sadder days they they always pass. Hope you are well dear poet!
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October 15, 2021 at 11:22 AM
Mind-bending, heart-rending poetry, Chris!! I love the gritty, metered tone. I can taste those evaporated tears, wondering where has the love gone. An instant fave, dear friend. Love and more love always.
Green Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 6:37 AM
Thanks so much my friend. I appreciate your visit
Maverick Avatar
October 12, 2021 at 1:14 PM
Well it's as straight as a corkscrew this' with all The turns of a life situation in its tempered lines, Yet still heading in just one direction
Green Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 6:37 AM
Thanks for reading Joe
Daniel Avatar
October 11, 2021 at 4:14 AM
A heart-tugging piece, Chris:) hope you are doing well:)
Green Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 6:37 AM
Thank you so much Jo.
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October 10, 2021 at 10:05 AM
Hi Chris, this poem tugged at my heart strings, melancholy and touching, your poetic sentiments drowns your reader in your tears. Awesome! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Green Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 6:37 AM
Thank you Jennifer
Ashley Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 8:05 PM
Dear Chris, your poem is as potent as it is poignant. Beautiful sadness flows from your heart’s fountain. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Green Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 6:37 AM
Thank you so much Susan.
Wolf Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 12:58 PM
Masterpiece, Chris. It's got my vote for back-to-back POTD. So many memorable lines. Bravo, Maestro!! Hope and Faith, Gershon
Green Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 1:14 PM
Thanks so much my good friend. I appreciate all of your votes.
Ricci Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 7:22 AM
Good Morning Chris - This is smooth with the emotive factor present along with rhyme. May the poetic pen always be with you. May dreams never fill the vacuum. May they pop up from the bottle to be granted. Have a beautiful day.
Green Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 1:14 PM
Thank you my friend, I am happy you liked it.
Lawless Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 5:40 AM
And at times it seems that the tears always win.. great job Chris
Green Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 1:13 PM
It sure does. Thanks so much John
Sands Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 5:41 PM
Beautifully expressed Chris. You are not alone. I can relate in much of this too. Well done. May the sun shine upon you with bright smiles :)
Green Avatar
October 8, 2021 at 1:13 PM
Thank you so very much my friend.
Logan Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:58 PM
Expressing the suffering of a lost love in unemotional things, like a fountain, vacuum... is a clever reference point. Nicely written, Chris. That last line is the perfect ending, well maybe not perfect. After all, he lost his love.
Green Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:59 PM
Thanks Jenna. Yep, it seems everything comes into play when the heart is broken.
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October 7, 2021 at 2:58 PM
This is beautiful, brilliant and breathtaking all at once. I love it. God bless you always. Love, Gina
Green Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:59 PM
Thank you so very much Gina.
Jones Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:55 PM
Anguish and heartbreak are thick in this one. I wonder at the reason is it missing one who passed or left? This is touching and hauntingly beautiful.
Green Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:57 PM
It is just one of those days. Thanks so much Karen.
Achara Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:52 PM
Beautifully written. This poem captured my attention and never let go!
Green Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:57 PM
Thank you I am happy you liked it.
Bauer Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:48 PM
very powerful, chris, and very sad. beautifully written, though...
Green Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 2:56 PM
Thank you so very much Ilene.
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