Secondary Effects

Silence amplifies, increasing the void in my life.
Iambic pain, is the rhythm of my broken heart. 
Day after day, I remember your infectious smile.
Eventually, I’ll forget the pain of losing you.

Eagerness still dwells in my soul, though I’m
Feeling impatient of living this miserable way.
Facing the world without your love,
Experiencing the pain of lovers past,
Cradled to the only memories of happiness,
Thinking of the times we shared, I’m plagued with the
Side effects of loving you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Guzzi Avatar
June 9, 2010 at 1:42 PM
"Iambic pain, is the rhythm of my broken heart." great line!..line 2 verse 2 is at bit..hmmm feeling miserable and impatient at living this way? Line 5..perhaps tied to? or straddled? Light & Love So enjoying your diversity!
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June 2, 2010 at 1:36 PM
'Those side effects of loving you' says so much in this masterpiece!Celene.
Haick Avatar
May 30, 2010 at 2:48 PM
Time does heal, Raul! I wish you all the best..My congratulations on your win in the contest. This goes to my favs. Peace, love, Audrey
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May 25, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Wonderful Acrostic Raul, many congratulations on your win in Raul's fine contest >> James
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May 23, 2010 at 7:19 PM
Congrats Raul on your HM in the Acrostic contest.. catching up comments on vacation beach so sorry if so late to congratulate u ... with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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May 20, 2010 at 9:05 PM
The emotion comes through your words in this poem. Congratulations on your win in Jared's contest. Enjoy your honor. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
Flach Avatar
May 20, 2010 at 5:42 PM
Congrats Raul. I knew this would do well when first I read it. Joe
Dietrich Avatar
May 20, 2010 at 2:22 PM
this was really nice. One that I sincerely enjoyed reading and thinking about. I would have put it higher up on the list. Congratulations, Raul! LUv, Andrea
Brown Avatar
May 20, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Congratulations on your win in Jared's contest Raul. Love,Carol
Brown Avatar
May 19, 2010 at 4:45 AM
It meant so much to me to read your poetry today Raul. I hope each day takes you to greater heights in your writing endeavors. The best to you in the contest should you enter it. Love, Carol
Green Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 5:23 PM
Wow... very emotional, sad and brings a sense of longing. Effective and perfectly written. Great job.
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May 18, 2010 at 1:01 PM
The emotion comes through your words in this one. Nice use of the acrostic form. If this is for the contest, best wishes. Karen
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May 18, 2010 at 12:18 PM
very sad, enjoyed reading
Lopez Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 12:09 PM
great job raul best of luck in the contest .....these could very easy be lyrics to a song ... very nice!!!
Flach Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Nicely done, Raul. Interesting choice of words that play out well in the poem. Very creative. Joe
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