Red

I can't recall the day We met, It's all a blur,
A chance encounter, fate's aLLure,
Years swept away, not a single word exchanged,
I watched YOU vanish, we remained as eStranged.

Through Those coffee orbs, I see stars on a peaceful nIght, 
But they held a secret, a worLd in disguise,
That red t-shirt, a memory so bittersweet, 
A subtLe smirk, a haunting image I can't delete.

You claim I'm the best thing that you've ever found, 
But do you really knoW me, or is it just A rebouNd?
 A game you play wiTh your friends, a passing fling, Am I just an easy catch, a momentaRy dream?

Or are you seeking comfort in your troubled soul,
 Am I the soothing balm that makes you feel whole? Will you stay once your heart's wounds MEnd, 
Or vanish into the dreamland's bend?

I'll guard my heart and like I guarded your secrets,
You'll break my heart like you broke your promises,
And I'll sit in my same old room at my parents house,
Cursing myself for why did I fell for your lies.
And in darkness where I once caressed your soul,
I'll cry myself to sleep and hope you'll hold,
On to my memories.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Croft Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 8:18 AM
Very good write, enjoyed reading your deep emotions.
Stark Avatar
April 25, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Thanks
Dietrich Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 12:56 PM
poignant one deep with feelings. Well done.
Stark Avatar
August 25, 2023 at 3:50 AM
Glad you liked it
Situation Avatar
August 21, 2023 at 3:15 PM
I love it when poetry has a reality. These feelings are real. I'll read one more before deciding if your a Fav Poet or nor. I bet you are. You give meaning not word salads. and I'm not bored to the point of sleep.
Stark Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 11:29 PM
I'm or not?? Either way I'm more than happy you felt connection with my piece of poetry
Pandit Avatar
August 19, 2023 at 4:28 AM
Finely crafted dialogue of emotions, Curie. Love thoughts reverberate long after--as you so well convey.
Stark Avatar
August 19, 2023 at 4:40 AM
Glad you liked it
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 4:40 PM
This is an amazing write; you have an amazing talent. Artful with deep imagery. I pray your broken heart is mended soon; I know it hurts desperately. You are an amazing poet, and I as a reader, I felt your pain, remembering my own from younger days. Hugs to you Curie <3
Stark Avatar
August 19, 2023 at 3:12 AM
Ya I pray for that too. Glad you liked my muse.
Empress Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 4:41 AM
Sublime rhymes! Absolutely love the flow of this and how you’ve written this. I especially love “ am i the soothing balm that makes you feel alive” questions that truly conveys emotions evocatively. Brilliant write
Stark Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 8:24 AM
Glad you liked it
Liguori Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 3:35 PM
Why is it called red though??
Stark Avatar
August 4, 2023 at 5:31 AM
Because I remember him in a red tshirt And the feeling of love is now more confusing for me,more intense ie,not valentine pink but burning red
Kendrick Avatar
August 2, 2023 at 1:22 PM
Curie, I would like to write to you via soupmail but you have not set it up. If you set it up, let me know. Sara
Stark Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 3:37 AM
Hey Sara You can now contact me via soupmail
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