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I Thought It Was You

I saw you in the street again.
That's when..
like a shadow that turned,
and disappeared in the light.
I knew it was you.

They're coming back you know, 
the memories I sold.

Have you been following me?
I wanted it to be, I wanted you. 

Those days told in a truth..,
of youth, and glad heart's touch,  
they thought we two,
were us. 

When I awoke from a long sleep, 
I thought it was you, I swear. 

The love shared seemed so real, 
taught me how to feel.

Now I know it was false, 
just a hoax, 
of what was supposed to be,
you and me..   

I thought it was you.
I guess I forgot our sleepy dreams.
But how could I?  
Lost in the past, 
now I want them back.

I can tell now, see it in those eyes..
I had to look away, damn it, 
had to. 

I loved another because.., I thought it was you.  
But it wasn't, I'm so sorry.. 
it wasn't you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 12:42 AM
Such poignant sadness. We do sell our memories through barter, exchanging them for other things. "They're coming back you know, the memories I sold." Great job!
Theraven Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 3:51 PM
Hi Caren, Thank you for the 'sold memories'. All in our lost days, paid in too a high price. -Richard
Dawn Avatar
March 11, 2021 at 1:46 PM
Ugh. Feel this. Broken hearts. Memories. Shattered dreams and realities. Hugs.
Theraven Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 3:47 PM
Hello Niece, with an eye before eey, except after see. 'Well, there's many a change in the winter wind / And a change in the cloud's design / There's many a change in a young man's heart / But never a change in mine' ~~ I never will marry ~~ I'll be no man's wife ~~ I expect to live single ~~ All the days of my life' - https://youtu.be/MKYfESMWfQE -Uncle
Ligon Avatar
March 11, 2021 at 7:33 AM
I can sense the intense longing for the one you miss. Creative way of expressing it.
Theraven Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 3:25 PM
Juliet, Thanks, we'll meet again if the fates are kind. 'Til then I'll serve my sentence in a prison called yesterday. By the by, what IS that avatar?!? -Richard
Kendrick Avatar
March 11, 2021 at 7:31 AM
Very expressive and emotive work. Yes, one person cannot replace another person in our hearts and life they can only be who they are. Enjoyed reading your work. Sara
Theraven Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 3:20 PM
Sara, Always loved that name. I enjoy reading your comments. -Richard
Brewer Avatar
March 11, 2021 at 2:01 AM
Intriguing! Raven. As in many good poems, there could be many interpretations. My thought: why evaluate the ‘reality’ of any experience; it is still an experience.
Theraven Avatar
March 21, 2021 at 9:51 AM
Geoffrey, Happy Sunday in Spring. Thanks for the comment on my poem that second guessed. Reality is overrated. -D Nicholls
Callus Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 6:12 AM
Finding identical love is just about impossible, yet it is possible to love two persons differently, but on a similar level. Your words provide food for thought. Best regards // paul
Theraven Avatar
March 16, 2021 at 7:51 PM
Hi Paul, Thanks, what a comment. Always wondered of those that married multiple times; which was their favorite, and do they harbor feelings for the previous one(s)? -Richard
Koplin Avatar
March 9, 2021 at 5:34 AM
I think this poem could possibly mean different things to different people. This is very well written, I love the heartfelt message from your heart. Great poetry!
Dietrich Avatar
March 6, 2021 at 9:55 AM
This one is a bit hard to interpret and I see that not everyone commenting is thinking the same. but I see your comment to Pangie and I hope you have not chosen wrong. I think there are too many roads to take and if we are just kind, we can make almost any path work. Love the reflective nature of your poetry.
Theraven Avatar
March 6, 2021 at 9:50 PM
Andrea, A better time and place. Don't look for it though..,it'll so be up and gone. -Richard
Romios Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 4:27 PM
I think Rhard, we always with and are with the one we love. It's breathtaking, once realized! One never feels alone again. It is a feast of the soul that keeps on giving...... It's a knowingness that is transcental. It is unexplainable, undeniable and souls that are linked forever. In love, Pangie
Theraven Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 9:29 PM
Panagiota, Thanks for the wisdom, and wise it is. I have no doubt that others have found it, a way to true happiness. What if I chose wrong? -Richard
Romios Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 4:29 PM
Excuse spelling error. Mu edit box disappeared. Pangie
Fowler Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 8:50 AM
I remember my father saying what pity that you couldn't always live with the one you loved. Nicely composed Richard. Linda
Theraven Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 9:25 PM
Hello Linda, Listen to a heart. Your father.., wise beyond years. In matters of a true one. -Richard
Rose  Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 2:41 PM
Richard, we have so many personalities to us, only true love removes all masks, yet the heart yearns long after the rush, nicely penned . Thank you for sharing your poetic heart. :)
Theraven Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 7:50 PM
Mystic Rose Rose, Thank you for sharing yours. -Richard
Sands Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 6:31 AM
So much can transpire in dreams, especially regarding incidents or unresolved issues from the past. Well written. I hope you have a nice day :)
Theraven Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 7:49 PM
Hello Heidi, Thank you for this comment. I should've named this one Unresolved. I hope your day was kind. -Richard
Pandit Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 5:32 AM
Dreams play those tricks on our psyche. No harm done --you loved both.
Theraven Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 7:46 PM
Vijay, Thank you for this comment. Was it a dream? Felt so real in the streets of time. -Richard
Buhagiar Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 2:45 AM
Can't love someone who resembles you ex- It's not fair. Do you suppose you can find her again? Lovely poem though.
Theraven Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 7:40 PM
Hello Victor, Thank you for the comment. Amazed at all the comments on this one. Reality is hard to explain. -Richard
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