One Hundred Yesterdays Ago

You should have told me

One hundred yesterdays ago,

You wished

No committment,

No 

We!

You should have told me

One hundred yesterdays ago,

Your kisses

Had no meaning...

Your arms,

Shackles to enslave

Passion only.

Oh, if you had only told me,

One hundred yesterdays ago,

To believe nothing

Of what you said,

Nothing of what you did.

I would have laughed less

When we were together;

Not held your hand so tight.

Would not have turned the pockets

Of my heart inside out, so there

Would be no clutter, of other loves

Long passed.

OH! 

OH!

You should have told me,

One hundred 

Yesterdays

 Ago!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Barr Avatar
September 10, 2012 at 10:51 AM
A thought that often goes through our minds when the end comes. I liked what you said. I opften write free verse myself. It find it easier to express my thoughts when I am not being restricted by rhyme, meter or syllable count.If only is just two words, but oh, the meaning stored into those two small words. If only, is two words.
Alvez Avatar
September 20, 2012 at 10:04 AM
Linda, I take it you have read my poem "If Only"...said every day by someone I am sure. So glad it had some meaning for you. Thank you so much for your comment. Cynthia
Smith Avatar
September 10, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Nice rhythm and charm.
Alvez Avatar
September 20, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Michael, I love your comment. Thank you! Cynthia
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September 9, 2012 at 12:01 PM
YES, he should have told you a hundred yesterdays. Love can be one sided where one has a caring heart and the other doesn't. One will be hurt and the other walks away with no regrets. Love this poem as it comes from the heart. love phyl
Alvez Avatar
September 20, 2012 at 10:06 AM
Thank you Phyllis...My mother always said, "Things that hurt, instruct!" Thank you for your comment, there is truth in all you say.... Cynthia
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