CayCay Godwin Poet Verse

Hurt Held Your Pillow

Inspired by SAW, JR

Last night, I slept again with anger.
This morn, my hurt held your pillow.

Gone, have you trip-sobered a thought for me,
or our heart’s cracked carousel,
poorly operated?

I never prepared to wed drink addiction
or create a home where deceit married fear.
Layers, upon sad stares grow walls of distance
as I daily wonder just which end is near.

I felt I saw us.
Infatuation blind eyes
Drowned in your brown eyes.
No alcohol antenna.
Attraction saw less than felt.

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Jannie Breedt December 15, 2016 at 4:10 AM I dont know anybody that can write like you

Paul Schneiter September 4, 2016 at 8:28 AM CayCay, this poem dramatizes--with awesome power--the hurt suffered by those whose loved one is addicted to alcohol. It's a first-rate write, composed under some demanding constraints. Congratulations on a premium-quality composition. CayCay Godwin September 4, 2016 at 5:50 PM Paul - your comments are among those rare ones that truly fulfill me as a writer and I am most blessed to receive such feedback from you. I may write, but have no adequate words to tell you how much I thank you! All the best ... CayCay

Arthur Vaso August 26, 2016 at 2:30 PM Just to say I came by to read this again, I found the title so endearing, and even the poem sad, you just feel to hug and make things all better!

Kim Merryman August 24, 2016 at 7:51 PM A sad but wonderful write, CayCay! Powerfully emotive! Congrats on your 2nd place win! Blessings!

Eve Roper August 23, 2016 at 10:58 AM CayCay, congratulations on your win Hugs Eve

Constance La France August 22, 2016 at 1:23 PM Caycay, congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautiful poem ~

Beautiful Scars August 22, 2016 at 12:24 PM CayCay, a beautiful poem from a beautiful lady...congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo

Tom Arnone August 21, 2016 at 7:55 PM You can't always get what (you think) you want. Good write. Congrats! :-)

John Hamilton August 21, 2016 at 3:47 PM Knew this was a winner! Congrats on the number 2 win! Well deserved!

Viv Wigley August 21, 2016 at 12:48 AM A deeply emotional write, CayCay, and that last tanka is just great. I'm sure you will do well. Viv x

James Inman August 19, 2016 at 7:10 AM A wonderful write CayCay, deep emotions. It reminds me of one or two of my own relationships, thinking you know someone but being blinded by your own emotions.

Connie Marcum Wong August 16, 2016 at 12:05 PM I can relate to this sad well written poem CayCay. Any kind of addiction wears a marriage thin until there is nothing left but the addiction staring you in the face. Brilliant writing! 7 ; )

Eileen Manassian August 15, 2016 at 2:10 AM Oh CayCay...your choice of words is brilliant....the content so sad. Addiction can kill love. It's true. Addiction is a powerful thing.....whether it is food addiction, alcohol addiction, or sex....or....the list goes on. If only the addict would seek help. Great write. Hope it does well. Hugs

Seren Roberts August 15, 2016 at 12:57 AM CayCay this is brilliant......Seren

John Hamilton August 14, 2016 at 7:18 PM This is really well done Cay Cay, should do well. I'm thinking of changing mine now, I think mine's too dark, you struck a nice balance with this one!

Andrea Dietrich August 14, 2016 at 10:47 AM this one came from the heart, and not just the "assignment" I can't wait to attempt this one as well. I am feeling like going with cancer. A lot of things came to me the other day. the irony of it all.

John Hardison August 13, 2016 at 11:56 PM Love is also often considered a tormenting addiction in time. Can feel the hurt and sadness. Lot of luck in the contest. Have a great weekend. Peace, Love and Joy.

Arthur Vaso August 13, 2016 at 9:13 PM Wow, now thats a powerful write of love, addiction and deception, one can feel the sadness dripping from the words.

Anisha Dutta August 13, 2016 at 8:08 PM Wonderful composition sure to win

Alexis Y. August 13, 2016 at 5:37 PM CayCay, This is a sad poem with deep emtions. Its so sad that we don't see a person's true colors until later. A relationship should built on honesty not lies or pretense . Great job. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Thanks for visiting my page. A Big seven:-) Alexis

Jan Allison August 13, 2016 at 5:20 PM Oh CayCay this is such a sad poem. Sometimes love is blind and we don't see the real person until it is too late... then have to try and pick up the pieces of our shattered dreams:-(good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Ronald Kent August 13, 2016 at 5:05 PM Very powerful read.