It's Over

You have no idea how much you'll be missed
We've seen each other every day for years
Though you've touched my lips, we never once kissed

Picking me up when I was brought to tears
Calming my nerves before something new
Bringing strength to get over my fears

It seems so scary, not sure what I'll do
Good times and bad, exciting or lame
You were always there to help me get through

Life without you just won't be the same
But it had to end, something I've always known
It's finally time to put out that flame
 
Our love I can no longer condone
This relationship which I now regret
I need to learn to get by on my own

All that you have done I'll never forget
As I butt you out, my last cigarette


Written for TERZA RIMA about anything you like - poetry contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Gauthier Avatar
January 21, 2021 at 6:19 PM
Really well penned, John ~ glad this poem is published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~
Jae Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 6:23 AM
Thanks for your kind words! I really appreciate it!!
Dietrich Avatar
June 27, 2019 at 12:14 AM
Hey congrats here. I see this is your best poem. Way to go. This form is not easy.
Jae Avatar
July 1, 2019 at 2:32 PM
Indeed it is, thank you so much! This one took a bit of time :)
A   Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 10:07 PM
you are welcome
Nance Avatar
September 19, 2014 at 1:01 PM
Grats on your win! I have been 3 years smoke free, it is a hard relationship to end. creatively written!
Jae Avatar
September 20, 2014 at 3:18 PM
Thank you oh sooooo much!! It really is, I just can't get "her" to leave :)
Foster Avatar
September 19, 2014 at 8:54 AM
Good one John. Nicely written. Congrats.
A. Sharma Avatar
September 19, 2014 at 1:36 AM
That's an amazing write John! Congrats on top place win!
Spurgeon Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 3:35 PM
Very clever! Keep up the good work!
Jae Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 11:00 PM
My sincerest thanks!!
Mandani Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 12:29 PM
This is really nice. Well-deserved win! congrats.
Jae Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 10:59 PM
Thanks for such positive words!!
A   Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 10:28 AM
Nice win.... Linda
Jae Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 6:44 PM
Thank you!!!!
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 7:30 AM
Congratulations on your first place win with this refreshing poem with the wonderful twist.
De La Luna Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 7:23 AM
this is a superb write! :)) Congrats!
Jae Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 6:39 PM
Well thank you so much For the ever so kind words Of encouragement!
Kendrick Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 6:41 AM
Cute one..Got a chuckle..Way to go with this winner..Sara
Allison Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 3:48 AM
Very clever write and I adore the twist at the end - many congrats on your first place win:-) Hugs jan xx
Jae Avatar
September 18, 2014 at 6:16 PM
Thank you so much!
Sietesantos Avatar
September 13, 2014 at 9:37 PM
This is such a deep powerful write! WOW! Very clever piece that I truly enjoyed reading! Well done! Pandita
Ebbs Avatar
September 13, 2014 at 9:13 PM
Nicely written...Good Luck
Wilcox Avatar
September 13, 2014 at 8:53 PM
That was so neat...I loved the trick ending.Pretty neat stuff..Keep writing...
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