Gone Again

He disappears again. Can't say that I'm surprised
I know he thinks when he comes home, that hell be chastised
But I won't say a word cause I'm all out breath
Sick from pacing round in circles like I'm high on meth

I know it's pointless to try to talk to you
So many promises, so little follow through
With words, there's no denying, you're the master
But what starts as hopefulness, ends in disaster

There's this place for you, I made inside of me
Cut a hole inside my heart where only you would be
Safe and protected, by my love so strong
I thought you'd never leave but baby, I was wrong

You walked away from me, you left so long ago
Now that part of me? It's dark and hollow
Tried to replace you but nothing fits the hole
Sometimes your body's here but it's missing the soul

And I've laid awake, so many nights that I lost count
You've taken so much, I lost track of the amount
All the times I needed you and you were absentee?
Why can't you go back to who you used to be?

But I can't change a man who never even was
The jokes on me. Clap clap, applause.
You fooled me once so shame on you
Fooled me 5000? Shame on me too.

And even as I write this rhyme
I know I'll never find the time
To tell you that I've had enough
To just get out, to pack your stuff

I know that when you do come back
You'll say you're sorry, you went off track
And then you'll string words one by one
Til I'm enchanted by the phrase you spun

I'll wear your lies like fine jewelry
And we'll both live blissful in foolery
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Allison Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 5:56 PM
Such a sad poem Alison - sounds like someone who has a silver tongue and is eventually able to win a person round... but the deception and games continue:-( hugs jan xx
Jay Avatar
November 10, 2016 at 11:14 AM
Just read your two poems. They are Great works. I would love to read more.
Joachims Avatar
June 17, 2015 at 5:25 PM
Sad, but an honesty that touched me. I give your truth a 7. God's Peace. Gavin
Makama Avatar
February 6, 2015 at 7:56 AM
Your lines are so alive and real. Munching them in my mind is the blessing I am receiving this moment. This is such an excellent share and I really do not know what more to say. A 7 definitely
Horn Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 8:40 AM
http://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poem_detail.aspx?ID=602450 Here is my response. Jim Horn
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September 16, 2014 at 5:47 PM
Alison, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry:) Here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
Wonderland Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 8:47 PM
Thank you sooo much!! I really appreciate your advice. I will check out that contest. Great to meet you!
Horn Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 4:40 AM
How is it that this is your one and only which appears to be very lonely? Also, everyone always likes to applause another person who wants to be a Santa Claus and to themselves attention never draws because they always give to appropriate cause. Jim Horn
Wonderland Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 8:48 PM
I'm sorry James but for some reason Im having a bit of a hard time understanding this comment. Would you mind rephrasing it?
Sietesantos Avatar
September 14, 2014 at 7:14 PM
Hi Alison, what a deep powerful write this is! Bravo! A warm welcome to PoetrySoup and happy writings! Pandita
Wonderland Avatar
September 22, 2014 at 8:49 PM
Thank you so much you guys are all so encouraging!
Yvonne Avatar
September 14, 2014 at 3:30 PM
WOW! This is really good I am adding this poem to my favs. Also adding you to my favorite poet list.
Yvonne Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 8:33 AM
Hello, James. Loved your poems I rated them all seven. I think it is important to encourage good new poets. God Bless!
Horn Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 4:44 AM
Do you have to be member of a bunch of a banditos when you all your poems be favoritos unless you prefer Fritos. ? Jim Horn
Andresen Avatar
September 14, 2014 at 8:29 AM
Warm welcome to PoetrySoup,Alison - I choose your first great and moving written free verse - You write skillfully - Nice to meet you! - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- Be kind and keep PoetrySoup as a haven -(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you for posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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September 14, 2014 at 1:15 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words and advice Anne Lise! I really appreciate the welcome
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