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In Shouldville

In Shouldville I should have told you from the start that none of this was right I should never have left my life behind I should have listened to my head but my heart did win the fight Very few words there are for me to find Certainly not any that are kind I live with you yet live alone This place I rest, it isn't home I should have waited, found my feet I'm trapped here now, I should have known I shouldn't be here, I admit defeat But from here where on earth do I go? I have left behind everything I ever knew What once was mine is eight feet below I should have stuck with the old, not been in with the new You don't love me now, that much is clear, that much is true I should have listened to them all But pride won out, they say it comes before a fall I cannot stay I should away But I cannot say. I shouldn't stay... It's far too hard to make that call. Empty Your Soul With Words Contest Sponsored by: Broken Wings

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Date: 11/23/2017 12:03:00 PM
Such a beautiful written poem, it truly touches my heart and believe me it s one of the most beautiful poems I ve ever read, we should never blindly trust anyone, we should never leave our family for anyone, for people are always sweet at first but you don t know them from inside, the past is dead now, but the future can be bright, your poem here truly touches my heart, good luck and continue to write, I ll be looking for your poems
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Stephanie Jones
Date: 11/23/2017 3:26:00 PM
Wow, Faraz! Thank you so much for your kind words and support, what a lovely comment to return to. I'm pleased at least that what I'm feeling right now has made an emotional impact elsewhere. Saying I should continue to write has given me hope that, despite all the sadness, perhaps I can create something beautiful from it and should run with it. Thank you. :)
Date: 11/23/2017 9:03:00 AM
Thank you very much Jo. I hope I do too. Writing this certainly helped get my feelings out and made my mind feel much less "blah" (I'm much better when I'm trying to be artistic with my words than actually explaining feelings!)
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Date: 11/23/2017 8:35:00 AM
Strong emotions, Stephanie, well written:) hope you find a solution..
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