Heartsick

Clutching my phone in my hands,
Hoping you’ll call or text.
But it’s been a month or so,
Since you grabbed your things and left.

Memory lane is colder at night,
As I lay in bed thinking of you.
My inbox has been empty,
And also yearning to hear from you.

I’ve never heard the clock,
Tick so loud before.
The echo still resounds in my heart,
From when you slammed the door.

When I take an account of my life,
You are the thing I miss the most.
And lately my life feels paused,
I feel like I’ve been sleeping with a ghost.

If you return to this loneliness,
You’ll bring back the color to my life.
The day seems to go by quickly,
But I hurt the most at night.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Eddleman Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 11:33 AM
wow i really like this poem. I can totally relate and have just never found the write words. Thanks i really like it
Garavaglia Avatar
December 6, 2009 at 1:48 PM
very well written and touches the painful heart
Golden Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 12:30 PM
This is a relatable piece, Raul. Nicely penned, deeply felt. Well done. Hugs, Donna
George   Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 11:18 PM
I've been there. You describe the sensations and feelings so vividly. Great writing, Raul. Lainie
Canady Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 9:09 AM
All Pain Is The Worst At Night ... You Captured The Essence of It ... Good Write ... Check SoupMail... Poet-Pal MoonBee (Oh, And Thanks For Your Kind Comment)
Strand Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Written with feeling Raul.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments & kind words today.
Scoville Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Ah Raul I can definitely feel you here. I hope she returns and makes your life bright again..The Southern Belle
White Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 4:48 PM
hi Raul, this poem makes one feel the pain in your write, a powerful tool for a great writer, take care Dnyce
Fraser Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 3:07 PM
Been there Raul, not an easy feeling at all, but we get through it, thank you very much for my honorable mention in your poetry contest >> James
Segal Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Never feel lonely, think of us, we love you!!!!!! I'm sure someone is just right there waiting for a wonderful man like you! love Simone
Brown Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 4:52 AM
Such fasinating writing I am reading today. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and heart with us today Raul. I wish you a weekend filled with love and inspiration. May your writings inspire others to write from their hearts as well. Love, Carol
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November 24, 2009 at 11:13 PM
Heartsick can be cruel indeed,the void of someone we love can be so hard to fill,beautiful sad poem Raul,life is like that,yet life goes on,and color will fill our lives when we re not even thinking of Rainbows--Excellent work--Charma
Pickett Avatar
November 24, 2009 at 7:00 PM
I feel you hear Raul.... I have been subject to times like this as well, unfortunately.... Good write friend.....:JP]
Dufresne Avatar
November 24, 2009 at 6:27 PM
AHH That nasty pain that tells you you are alive and know there is something better cause you once had it..... and better will be here again ,because you are alive! Good descript Raul .Enjoyed the poem ...but not the pain. God bless you. - Robert
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November 24, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Raul,...That happened to me many years ago,..and I still feel it at times,...yet mine friend,...life goes on,...God be with those who suffer loss !!!! james
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November 24, 2009 at 4:44 PM
I hope that is not real! sad poem yet well written poem.
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