Ghost of Broken Love

I'm haunted by your memory
A ghost of things long passed
Trapped inside my hollow dreams
A love that didn't last

A spirit that taunts my very being
It will not set me free
Bound by the chains of my regrets
Its echo haunting me

I carry around this broken heart
My reward for misplaced trust
I chose to walk the path of love
But you, the path of lust

The spectre of your lying eyes
Follow where ever I go
Broken promises upon your lips
Piercing my very soul

Still haunted by your memory
No peace for me to find
Tormented by what could have been
This ghost you left behind
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Taylor Avatar
November 19, 2010 at 6:36 PM
Sad and touching, Larry. Awesome. Enjoyed. Ralph
Devonshire Avatar
November 17, 2010 at 6:09 AM
A very touching, heartfelt poem, Larry. Those who hurt us often don't even realize that the pain lingers with their "ghosts." Excellent poem! Love, Carolyn
Guzzi Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 2:11 PM
so sad...yet wewant you to ..let it go..don't give away your power! good write. Light & Love
Mehta Avatar
November 16, 2010 at 1:18 PM
Today you have penned a nice rhyming write, larry
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