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How Much More Pain Can My Heart Endure

My heart is broken
Shattered like smashed glass
Shards pierce my tortured soul
All I can do is ask …… why?
Why  … why did you desert me when I needed you so …
You smiled that smile for the last time 
The smile that attracted me to you in the first place
Your mouth curling up at the corners revealing those dimples…
Oh I could never resist dimples …
You were surrounded by machines … they were keeping you alive
Then suddenly the machine stopped beeping …
There was nothing else that could be done 
Goodbye my love ……..  gone forever

My thanks to Arthur Vaso for bringing this form called Infinite Dot Thirteen Verse to my attention

4th April 2015

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Sharon Gulley April 13, 2015 at 9:12 AM This made me cry, Jan. I was so moved by this sad story and also delighted to have had the chance to read it. This is the first time I heard of or seen this form of write and it was sure to delight. Hugs and smiles, Jan. Thank you for sharing...Sharon G. Jan Allison April 13, 2015 at 9:13 AM Thanks Sharon I was so glad Arthur got poem of the day for his 'mega death' poem:-) Hugs jan xx

Eve Roper April 7, 2015 at 11:09 PM I enjoyed reading this beautiful write, a 7. Blessings and hugs dear friend Eve Jan Allison April 8, 2015 at 2:09 AM Thanks Eve I enjoyed this challenge:-) Hugs Jan xx

Casarah Nance April 5, 2015 at 6:16 PM I just did one for Arthur too, yours was wow, hugs. Jan Allison April 5, 2015 at 6:24 PM oh fab Cas I thought you would have a go at this form - I'm really pleased with the comments I've had: -) hugs jan xx

Charmaine Chircop April 5, 2015 at 6:06 PM A heartwrenching poem dear friend,yet so beautifully penned. Jan Allison April 5, 2015 at 6:10 PM Thanks so much Charmaine - it only took a short time to write - i was inspired by Arthur's poem Mega death:-) Hugs jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser April 5, 2015 at 1:44 AM strikingly tragic and sad...//olive eloisa Jan Allison April 5, 2015 at 2:30 AM Thanks so much Olive:-) Hugs jan xx

Paul Callus April 4, 2015 at 3:08 PM This is a new form to me, Jan. I notice that it's made up of 13 lines. You manage to transmit the feeling of an aching heart with inspired words. Hugs // paul Jan Allison April 4, 2015 at 5:41 PM thanks so much for the lovely comment Paul I am so pleased I attempted this - i was inspired by Arthur's amazing poem:-) Hugs jan xx

James Fraser April 4, 2015 at 12:41 PM Heartfelt and extremely powerful emotions flowing throughout. Just imagine how such a write would be if it was reality. This is a wow Jan, hugs//xx//James Jan Allison April 4, 2015 at 5:40 PM Thanks James:-) hugs jan xx James Fraser April 4, 2015 at 12:49 PM Respite is with you Jan. It's your turn to live a little, go for it as I am soon, always hugs for you, James xx Jan Allison April 4, 2015 at 12:45 PM Thankfully it is pure imagination on my part James - I am so glad I wasn't there with dad at the end I don't think i could have coped - not that he was on any machines or the like. Am in such a good place my friend - despite the poems I am coming up with i have to simply go with the flow of my pen:-) Hugs jan xx

Len Gasun April 4, 2015 at 11:22 AM A very beautiful poem although there's sadness in it. A great write my dear friend, Jan! Thank you so much for sharing! And, have a blessed Lenten and Easter Season! love lots and biggest hug, Leonora Jan Allison April 4, 2015 at 11:31 AM Thanks for the lovely comment Leonora:-) hugs jan xx

Tonytocaa Camacho April 4, 2015 at 10:15 AM Jan,very endearing although painful,I understand,peace to your heart and your soul ..hugs to you and yours,always tonytocaa Jan Allison April 4, 2015 at 11:30 AM Thanks as ever for your support Tony:-) Hugs jan xx

Emile Pinet April 4, 2015 at 8:58 AM Well penned, when it comes from the heart it shines with love and drips with talent. Emile. #7 Jan Allison April 4, 2015 at 11:30 AM You are always so kind in your comments Emile:-) Hugs jan xx

Viv Wigley April 4, 2015 at 2:02 AM Great write, Jan, very moving. I spent many days of twelve hour shifts at my Mother's bedside in hospital until I was told to take a day off, exhausted. That was the day she went, and I was the only family member not there at the time. Took some getting over, I can tell you. Viv x Jan Allison April 4, 2015 at 6:01 AM This is totally a fiction write on my behalf Viv - I can't begin to imagine the pain you felt not being their at the end but you had been their for her before and your health was suffering - dad passed about 15 minutes after they called us to go up to the hospice but we know it was his way not for us to be there at the end - he didn't even want us to accompany the hearse to the crematorium. Love and hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich April 3, 2015 at 9:22 PM A nice and sad poem created from this form. I never heard of it, Jan. Jan Allison April 3, 2015 at 9:23 PM I was inspired by Arthur Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Edward Ebbs April 3, 2015 at 8:48 PM Beautifully written, this is so sad Jan...I'm afraid to ask after you lost a parent :( Jan Allison April 3, 2015 at 9:01 PM Pure fiction on my part I was simply inspired by Arthur's poem - With dad we arrived at hospice too late - he'd slipped away peacefully with no pain and no machines - just a blessing he is at peace now:-) Hugs jan xx

Maurice Yvonne April 3, 2015 at 8:43 PM This really is sad but beautifully written! Jan Allison April 3, 2015 at 8:58 PM Thanks Armand I was inspired by Arthur's fabulous poem Mega death:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie April 3, 2015 at 7:44 PM G'day Jan... as sad as your poem, it is beautifully written and heart wrenching. Thank you Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison April 3, 2015 at 7:54 PM Thanks Laurie I am just grateful to Arthur for the inspiration - he has such an amazing way with words :-) Hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso April 3, 2015 at 7:32 PM Wow, this is amazing! Jan Allison April 3, 2015 at 7:35 PM Thanks for the inspiration Arthur it would never have been written if I hadn't read your brilliant poem:-) Hugs Jan xx

Robert Heemstra April 3, 2015 at 7:24 PM Nothing like reading a tear-jerker before bed. A very nice read. Jan Allison April 3, 2015 at 7:26 PM Thanks Robert:-) It is a form I am not familiar with and was inspired to try it for myself after I read Mega Death by Arthur Vaso:-) Hugs Jan xx