Gracefully

I’m hurting inside with such misery 
feeling like death at times 
dismissive falling to my knees 
Trying so hard to make you happy with love and reflection 
dreams now shattered 
can’t understand these thoughts inside me 
Distortion is fogging my inner complexion 
Time seems blissful with every interaction 
You think you can buy my love that I hold 
relationship ended my love won’t be sold 
All I ask for is a simple hello 
hurtful responses emitting pain in my soul 
Do I still feel the passion as when we first met?
Inept remembrance in that secrecy our love kept 
This destructive relationship hurts me so so deep 
Never before have I been this oblique 
Transgressions aside you know I’ll stay true
Remember that time when I looked in your eyes 
exchanging our vows as making promises to you 
All that is over now as if it never happened 
Our lives were one with love and devotion 
now they are nothing 
as water ebbs from the ocean 
I’m not knowing what to do 
can’t hide my emotions 
I suppose with time you and I will heal
except with someone else 
which will be the second time someone kneeled 
Thanks for your grace
your willingness to be true 
always remember 
that I am always here for you 
Be safe in your passage looking up into the night 
if you ever need me my dear 
I will be there despite 
Be safe Be true be everything that makes you be you
One day another will recognize 
everything as the things you dream too
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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October 8, 2020 at 12:25 AM
Very passionate and honest, Matt, and some great imagery and phrasing ... your pen is bleeding painfully here, but willingly as well, and that adoring desperation is something I know so well. Nicely done and adding to my faves! Thanks for steering me your way - drop a note anytime! Blessings! :o)
Coffelt Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 9:04 PM
I’m honestly flattered by the response and kind words. Trying to visualize thoughts of love, temptations, happiness, whatever it may be to let anyone who reads it, hopefully feel the PASSION that I’ve felt then I’ve done my job with the pen. I’m a nobody but I’ve been writing since I was 16yrs old (42) now. Many notebooks filled but I still write almost daily. Thanks
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March 3, 2020 at 12:45 AM
Matt, if this is close to the reality, remember that line.."I am always there for you" A nice writ
Coffelt Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 12:44 AM
Thanks for your input I really appreciate it
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