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Silently Mourning

It's been too long I'm not going to make it Much too long I'm so numb I can't fake it Will I see you again Or hear your voice Calling my name It's been too long I've been thinking about you Much too long Dreaming of things we would do Is it my fate to live Silently mourning The dread of a heart It's been too long Will I ever spread broken wings Much too long Even Winter must turn to Spring I'll never feel the touch of your lips Never will I hold you In the arms of a kiss It's been too long.... Much too long... Silently Mourning...

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Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 12/15/2019 3:15:00 AM

Those who die Never go away Because they lived To be part of you!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/7/2019 5:59:00 PM

the repeating effect of "It's been too long" gave this great impact. Well done, Arturo.

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 10/6/2019 7:28:00 PM

Then forgive me, I presume too much.

Arturo Michael
Date: 10/7/2019 3:47:00 AM

What I really meant to say was you were completely correct...my reply may have been confusing, I see why you responded that way... "you couldn't be further from the truth" meant I agree...

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 10/6/2019 5:09:00 PM

Returning as I have been thinking about 'Silently Mourning" and you. Take comfort in what was, for it will always be. Be well Arturo.

Arturo Michael
Date: 10/6/2019 5:12:00 PM

Good one Sandra..." for it would always be"...you couldn't be further from the truth...

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 10/2/2019 2:34:00 AM

Heartbreaking but beautiful, Arturo. The pain of loss is so personal for each one of us. Your pain and sadness is felt through your words, *silently mourning", "its been too long". From my heart, I wish you, hope. Don't let go.

Arturo Michael
Date: 10/2/2019 9:46:00 AM

Holding on Sandra...All the best my friend

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/27/2019 11:22:00 PM

Your words hold me so close. I can feel that sweet ache within your heart. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. ~ Brandy

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/30/2019 6:14:00 AM

Thank you Brandy...the words are real...

Quoth Theraven

Date: 9/25/2019 11:16:00 PM

Arturo, Very nice write, the sadness reminds us we go on. "I always knew looking back on my tears would bring me laughter, but I never knew looking back on my laughter would make me cry." -Cat Stevens

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/30/2019 6:12:00 AM

An outstanding poet is the Cat...I still listen to his lyrics...

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/24/2019 10:58:00 AM

Beautiful..... Some times a loss is never over. They say time helps. Time only moves on. The loss never moves on. May you be blessed by today........

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/30/2019 6:11:00 AM

Correct...when injured permanently, you walk with a limp...it's hard to completely recover...Thanks Paula

Ann Foster

Date: 9/24/2019 10:30:00 AM

I am so sad, and pray this only a write, and not a real.... If it is both, than my sadness is true... and wishfully hoping you have a better day. Hugs. Cheers and sunshine. Ann

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/30/2019 6:09:00 AM

Thank you Ann...Very sweet of you

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/23/2019 10:05:00 AM

I enjoyed giving this one a second read. ;0)

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/30/2019 6:09:00 AM

It's real...Thanks Richard

Hello There

Date: 9/21/2019 11:09:00 PM

Silent mourning is just like this...

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/22/2019 7:13:00 AM

After awhile you get numb to it...and just silently mourn...

Jan Allison

Date: 9/21/2019 6:36:00 PM

its so hard to come to terms with such loss Arturo, a very touching piece indeed:-) hugs jan xx

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/22/2019 7:15:00 AM

I think you never do get over...Thank you Jan

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/21/2019 5:30:00 PM

Your deeply emotional and mournful poem moves me to the bottom of my heart with its haunting sadness. Such a potent piece of artistry and soulful expression, dear Arturo. Superb! Warmest wishes always mon ami.. ~Susan

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/22/2019 7:17:00 AM

Thank you Susan...Keep the poems coming...I miss reading them...

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 9/21/2019 8:39:00 AM

WoW! This is such a deeply moving poem, Arturo. You expressed soulful feelings which are universal. Powerful poetry indeed, my dear friend! Love and more love always.

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/21/2019 11:27:00 AM

Thank you Freddie...Nice to see yah...

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/21/2019 1:18:00 AM

I'm so sorry Arturo, your longing, your despair and your longing shine like bright gems in this wonderful but sad poem. You have a terrific way and talent, of bringing any situation or emotion to the reader. Hugs and blessings. Jennifer.

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/21/2019 11:28:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer...I love the comment...

Paul Callus

Date: 9/20/2019 12:29:00 PM

Longing is superseded by despair and loss of hope...and worst of all, no light is visible at the end of the tunnel! Your poem brings all this to mind, Arturo. Regards // paul

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/21/2019 11:29:00 AM

Yeah Paul...no light at end of tunnel...or eyes cannot see...Thank you

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/19/2019 7:00:00 PM

one can feel the sadness of mourning through your words...it lingers on long after the read...good penning :) hugs

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/21/2019 11:31:00 AM

Thank you Sandra...for me it lingers on...

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/19/2019 4:49:00 PM

Oh Arturo, this reaches me , deeply. I can feel the sadness and longing. My heart goes out to all of this. Well done! Bless you :)

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/21/2019 11:32:00 AM

Thank you Heidi...Love the comment...

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/18/2019 4:13:00 PM

There is a way to get over the mourning. We can still love the other so deeply, we actually let them go. Relationships really never end as I see it. They just change form. I still love a few men and always will. But in an entirely different context. My love for them is very much alive even though we have not seen each other in years..,Panagiota aka Anne Landers? LOL

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/18/2019 5:34:00 PM

You speak truth... even though you parted ways...if it was love it never left you...

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/18/2019 11:13:00 AM

Emotions bursting...

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/18/2019 5:35:00 PM

bursting OUT...

Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/18/2019 10:17:00 AM

The yearning is felt!;)

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/18/2019 5:44:00 PM

Thank you Brenda

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/18/2019 8:33:00 AM

I can feel the longing in this write.

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/18/2019 5:44:00 PM

Thank you Richard...

Ann Foster

Date: 9/18/2019 2:42:00 AM

Your words are so completely sad...they are like water, draining out the spirit of the the day itself...waiting.. So very "folding and making small" until all gone... that is left...nothing... Excellent poem my friend. I am sad if this it a true right for you. Ann

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/18/2019 5:46:00 AM

I'm just dramatic... there's something hidden though...

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 9/16/2019 5:51:00 AM

It's so painful to live with the memories of those who are no longer with us and that pain is perfectly captured in your poem.

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/18/2019 5:44:00 AM

It's life...Thanks for passing Swetha...

Constance La France

Date: 9/15/2019 8:13:00 PM

Arturo, wow this is a terrific write and I enjoyed your video too

Arturo Michael
Date: 9/18/2019 5:43:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed it...