Bob Quigley Poet Free verse

Fortunes of a Fool

It's too late, she's gone
She packed her love and left me
Alone with just her tears
To punctuate the hurt

Sacred vows were shattered
A trusting heart betrayed
 Remnants of my promises
Torn, discarded

Silence magnifies my pain
Deceit my one companion
Mocked by my indiscretion
Immersed in despair

It's too late, she's gone
She packed her love and left me
And my only treasures are
The fortunes of a fool


12/1/2011

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Adelaja Olayiwola December 10, 2011 at 5:12 PM expressed right in pen. Congrats on your win Bob Quigley December 10, 2011 at 8:56 PM Thank you very much Adelaja

Barbara Gorelick December 10, 2011 at 2:55 PM Way to go Bob--congrats on your big win.. made me sad, but well written. BG Bob Quigley December 10, 2011 at 8:56 PM Don't be sad Barb. I didn't really do it.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl December 10, 2011 at 5:50 AM Congratulations on your win. Very touching x Bob Quigley December 10, 2011 at 7:59 AM Thanks Mandy

Ashley Poort December 9, 2011 at 9:14 PM Congrats, it's a very good poem. Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 10:30 PM Thank you Ashley

Fabiyas M V December 9, 2011 at 7:59 PM Congratulations on your first place win with this amazing poem,Bob! Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 10:30 PM Thank you very much Fabiyas

Gwendolen Song December 9, 2011 at 7:02 PM Hi Bob. This free verse unveils some very painful emotions...mocked by indiscretion, immersed in despair...phew....packing her love and leaving...superb lines...Congrats on this first place write...I'm still stuck on your light house poem....Gwendolen Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 10:32 PM Hard to believe I'll be celebrating my 50th anniversary next month, isn't it. Thanks for stopping by.

Debbie Guzzi December 9, 2011 at 5:22 PM very touching and telling..sometimes we all make such foolish mistakes? Nice win! Congrad's Light & Love Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 10:33 PM Yup. Glad I didn't make this one. Thanks Debbie

Joyce Johnson December 9, 2011 at 2:22 PM Great going Bob. Great writing and great win. Love, Joyce Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 2:35 PM Thank you Joyce

Michael J. Falotico December 9, 2011 at 1:03 PM Congrats my friend....Well deserved agian!!!! Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 2:03 PM Thanks Michael

Carol Sunshine Brown December 9, 2011 at 11:30 AM Congrats on your win Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley December 9, 2011 at 12:18 PM Thanks Carol

Jack Horne December 2, 2011 at 2:47 PM Powerful piece indeed, Bob. One most of us can certainly relate to. Many congrats to you too, my friend : ) Bob Quigley December 2, 2011 at 10:19 PM Thanks Jack

Carol Sunshine Brown December 2, 2011 at 8:11 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry this morning Bob. It has been awhile since I have been reading and commenting. So going to make it short this time with a promise to try and read more often after the holidays. Have a wonderful weekend and may it be full of love and joy. Love, Carol Bob Quigley December 2, 2011 at 10:19 PM I hope you do. Thanks Carol

Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2011 at 10:10 PM Sounds like you did a no no! This reminds me of a country song i heard last year about a guy wishing for the woman back and she has gone and left him with everything: the bed, the pictures, etc. Do you know the song I mean? I wish I could remember it now. This has that flavor! Bob Quigley December 1, 2011 at 10:16 PM Afraid I don't know that song Andrea. Wish I did. Sounds funny. But my favorite is "How can I miss you if you won't leave".

Jon Arno December 1, 2011 at 6:19 PM Love your write Great piece. Jon Bob Quigley December 1, 2011 at 10:16 PM Thank you Jon

Dan Kearley December 1, 2011 at 12:55 PM A sad write you have here Bob?Sad to the heart I mean.We are all here for ya :-) Bob Quigley December 1, 2011 at 10:16 PM Thanks for stopping by Dan