Refuse

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Oh that I could expunge you from my thoughts just toss you out like refuse on the ground I would delight to know all trace is gone And yet my ears are quick to hear the sound Remembered words come to me on the breeze my ears reverberate with trembling tone your voice, so loving, shakes me to my core and once again, from deep within, I groan Why can't I live beyond the time of "you"? when well I know your love for me has died the hate I muster lacks that burning zeal of one who seeks revenge of wounded pride "You will not live in me; Begone! Away!!" and then I rant and rave, "Oh please, just stay!" Eileen Manassian

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Honestly J.T.

Date: 5/17/2017 8:01:00 PM

very nice Eileen (7) -JT

Richard D Seal

Date: 5/14/2017 6:57:00 PM

So many mixed emotions in this wonderful poem my little Desert Orchid, the ups and downs of love, oh my yes. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/14/2017 10:07:00 PM

Well! If it isn't Mr Seal himself come to read my little humble write. Thanks for the visit. Emotions are often mixed and convoluted. Oh for the deal when they can be simply flowing and sweet. Thanks for the visit.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/13/2017 8:43:00 AM

This has a feel of a bygone era, it is magical!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/14/2017 10:05:00 PM

:) I wish this bygone era would stay bygone! ;) Thanks, Richard. I'll take the magical bit! Hugs

Frederic Parker

Date: 5/12/2017 10:17:00 AM

memories have a way of exposing then covering up the pain in its offered illusion of hope..well done dear poet and as you say in my favorite form

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/14/2017 10:05:00 PM

The heart is a fool. The heart is cruel. However, who could life without a heart? Thanks for the visit, Dear Frederic. The sonnet form...I just can't get enough of it. Hugs

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 5/12/2017 5:14:00 AM

Nice little punch at the end! Beautifully crafted..."the hate I muster lacks that burning zeal of one who seeks revenge of wounded pride"--love those lines..you write so well on that darker side of love...these complicated emotions that leave one writhing in longing and frustration ..i really like " Why can't I live beyond the time of "you"?" I feel like that's such a personal line. I can feel the emotion in it. Well done, Eileen. Always, Laura

Eileen Manassian
Date: 5/14/2017 10:02:00 PM

The heart is obstinate. It wants what it wants even though what it wants is not what it needs. Thank you for visiting, Laura. Your poem was a very uplifting one. You are always kind and considerate. You have a heart of gold. Hugs