Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

Love Scattered

The painting on the wall has faded 
just like your love for me,
I see it, your eyes tell it so vividly…
The glint is gone, 
They don’t light up,
When I enter the room anymore 
These days I don’t even get a second glance…

It is like I am part of the furniture,
The novelty has worn off…

Whatever happened to me being your world? 
I never thought this would be our end game,
I still love you but your love for me has faded. 

Slowly but surely, we are no more,  
Our love no longer a priority...
I am tired of being in a relationship with myself,
The one who does the talking,
The one who reach out first, 
You no longer yearn to touch me…

Feeling like a byproduct
Of a once beautiful union
Now jaded, no longer needed…

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Harry Horsman April 19, 2020 at 12:43 AM Another of my favourites Wilma, from my list, this 2010 posting, yet the sentiment still hurts,,I do hope somewhere you are happy, in these trying times...just love your poetry...Harry

Harry Horsman December 8, 2010 at 11:41 PM I gues we all are guilty of taking wordly aspects for granted, Wilma. this is a very special poem, so wonderful in it's profoundness. guess it will have to go to my fav, along with you as fav poet. Harry

Katie Telling December 8, 2010 at 3:23 AM This is beautifully written, sounds a lot like what I went through very recently. It's a painful thing... You convey it really well. Good work :)

Nette Onclaud December 7, 2010 at 9:54 PM truly well-deserved win, wima.. cheers to you! huggs, nette

Andrea Dietrich December 6, 2010 at 9:27 PM well, I am glad to see you on the list, Wilma. This was a great poem from you. Congratulations, dear. Luv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 6, 2010 at 1:05 PM Congrats Wilma on your HM in John's contest with this super brilliant write and entry my dear friend.. enjoy a special honor today all your own with luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown December 6, 2010 at 11:45 AM Congratulations on your win in John's "Jaded Partitions" contest Wilma. Love, Carol

Sara Kendrick December 6, 2010 at 6:08 AM Congratulations on your win..Sara

Dr.Ram Mehta December 6, 2010 at 1:58 AM Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of jared, Wilma

Tahera Mannan December 5, 2010 at 9:12 PM Many congratulations for this win. loved the end.

Kim Hilliker December 5, 2010 at 12:37 PM We have all felt these feelings unfortunately, I wish many blessings for you, Wilma. Thanks for your congrats on the "Switch" poem. :-)

James Marshall Goff December 5, 2010 at 6:41 AM certainly, these feelings of the poet must purge themselves on this page....wonderful therapy, wonderful poem! Wilma!...and thanks, always, for your frequent comments...jimbo

John Loving Iii December 5, 2010 at 5:53 AM i remember that look comming from april when i came into the room. but thats not why i loved this poem. it's because you were brave enough to tell me how you feel. i pretend for just a little while that your mine. and the next time i see you what a surprise will be on my face. as i come and meet you when you walk in the door. John Henry Loving III

Sara Kendrick December 5, 2010 at 4:24 AM Great topic on which to write..The creative person is the one who brings the spark back..Of course, sometimes it is hopeless for one reason or another..Sara

Kabuteng P.Ink K. December 4, 2010 at 11:44 PM oopsy-- I think I was in lala land by then ;)-- and hmm, I believe the correct term would be "perfect" if you were referring to my sleepyheadedness-- lol! and that is so cool you got all that support for Educare :) way to go for you-- happy that your efforts were duly rewarded :) -- enjoy your Sunday now-- hopefully no work!-- hugs -- nikko :)

Michael J. Falotico December 4, 2010 at 11:48 AM Sad indeed my Poet partner in crime... without these pit falls in life we don't envolve into who we are....which is a wiser stronger person....with love across the skysto you..love Michael

Joyce Johnson December 4, 2010 at 10:16 AM Very sad but it does happen I know. Thank you for reading and commenting on my poetry. Love, Joyce

Kabuteng P.Ink K. December 4, 2010 at 10:12 AM btw-- check out my sand haiku please-- haha I finally used "sand wishes"!!! lol! now only Rapunzel's left ;)

Kabuteng P.Ink K. December 4, 2010 at 10:11 AM ouchy!! You sure brought jaded to the plate here-- I am sure this is a winner! that last line of yours was prefect in ending this-- hugs-- nikko :)

James Fraser December 4, 2010 at 8:27 AM Exceptional poetry Wilma, as good a write I have read for quite a while. Raw emotions written brilliantly >> James :)

James Peranteau December 4, 2010 at 7:27 AM I'm so glad you wrote this Free verse dear poet....Cover the painting as much as possible ! Hunger is for those who live not in the cup-board ! The painting will not fade if you cover it ! If you get my drift Wilma ! I wanted to write a poem on this subject, and my head(LOL) started hurting! TY for taking this burden from me ! *smiles* much love, james

Robert A. Dufresne December 4, 2010 at 4:59 AM Wilma! you never cease to amaze me. What an absolutely beautifully written poem. You capured so much here in this free verse . Never mind the contest....number 1 poem in my book and headed for my favs....congrats on a great write

Andrea Dietrich December 3, 2010 at 7:57 PM Aha, I can see it is for that contest on a jaded love! YOu did very well with it and I wish you the best in the contest. So are you telling me that there is snow just on the mountains for you guys, but it never falls on the towns?

Carol Sunshine Brown December 3, 2010 at 11:10 AM Excellent. Enjoyed reading your poetry today Wilma and I wish you the best in the contest. Have a wonderful weekend filled with love and inspiration. Love, Carol

Audrey Haick December 3, 2010 at 9:43 AM Wilma, you've written this poem very well...perfect imagery conveying all the emotions therein. Great work and a definite one for the Winners' list, girl! Re: card- no, it is I who should thank you, my dear friend! God bless your heart! Much love, Audrey

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