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Sometimes Love Is Not Enough

They say love conquers all, I can attest that is not true
For my heart lies broken, terribly battered and blue
I loved him with all my heart but it wasn't enough
Letting go of my hopes and dreams is extremely tough

I realize now he did not love me in quite the same way
Without trust and understanding, it was destined to fray
I fought to keep our love afloat, while his intent was to drown
Creating waves and whirlpools, he turned my smile into a frown

I refused to go under, live in dark murky waters of despair 
To drag my positive outlook into negativity is utterly unfair
I need the happiness of sunshine to warm my heart and soul
Not the cold turbulent waters that never relinquish control 

I want to sail on top of the water, untroubled and secure
With a gentle breeze on my back with no attacks to endure
Luckily I had the strength, submersion would have been my end
An eternity of torment and distress  I would of had to spend

I will sail into the sunset and let my tender heart begin to heal
Taking only the good memories, the most healthiest ideal
I'll always have a piece of his heart, and he a piece of mine
I wish him health and happiness, but I know I'll be just fine.

Cecilia Macfarlane
4/17/2015

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Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 11/15/2015 6:09:00 PM

Excellent rhyme poem. Sometimes we have to let go some things to make room for new things.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/15/2015 9:09:00 PM

Thank you Navda....I am enjoying the new things : )

David Meade

Date: 10/15/2015 12:38:00 PM

Without pain we would not know the true joy or love . . . poem spoke deeply to my heart of forgiveness and the healing that comes from letting go! Sail on my beautiful friend, many adventures await! 7

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 10/19/2015 7:58:00 PM

Thank you David...I'm enjoying the calm beautiful waters wherever they may take me : ) Hugs

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/31/2015 5:33:00 PM

I really loved this poem and I can sure relate to it, still makes me sad, for all who have had to go through this, this poem is so good you must be Canadian!!! :)

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 5/31/2015 5:35:00 PM

Thanks Arthur. yes I'm Canadian and stronger after going through this.... : )

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/31/2015 9:15:00 AM

It is good to leave behind a partial love for true love will indeed be more than enough. Well expressed piece that many of us will be able to relate to. I spent 9 years enduring a partial love. I am now 22 years with an amazing woman and thankful for the gift that has been bestowed upon me.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 5/31/2015 5:37:00 PM

I hope that I will be as lucky some day as you and you wife have been!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/22/2015 2:11:00 PM

- A touching poem Cecilia, my only consolation today ..... that the grief does not have retroactive effect - the grief of today can not rub off color from yesterday - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 8/27/2015 7:26:00 PM

Thank you Anne Lise for your words of wisdom. Hugs

Robert Nehls

Date: 5/16/2015 12:50:00 PM

Hi Cecilia. I can appreciate the heartfelt imagery and the pain and frustration that lives within your words. Very well written and one that many can relate to. That strength that you speak of has now become even stronger, and you are a wiser person because of it. Thanks for sharing, my friend.... Robert

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 5/16/2015 3:26:00 PM

Yes I am stronger and wiser, thanks Robert for leaving such a thoughtful comment. Hugs

Paul Callus

Date: 4/29/2015 3:40:00 PM

This is powerfully expressive, Cecilia. Your footnote implies a break from suffocating strangle holds; hope you are fine. I wish you all the best. Take care. // paul

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 5/16/2015 3:29:00 PM

Thanks Paul.....yes I'm am fine, that is a great description, I broke free : ).... walking on solid ground once again feels wonderful. Hugs

Mario De Paz

Date: 4/22/2015 7:36:00 AM

Good verses for a sad story. But love always wins!

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 5/16/2015 3:32:00 PM

Thanks Mario, but in this case it didn't, but it's for the best. Hugs

Joseph May

Date: 4/21/2015 1:04:00 PM

An emotional journey has reached its end Cecilia...it took strength to navigate through the storm...best wishes

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 5/16/2015 3:30:00 PM

Thanks Joseph for your insight....smooth sailing now : ) Hugs

Kelly Deschler

Date: 4/20/2015 2:46:00 PM

The good memories should always be held onto, and I hope that gentle breeze takes you to a path of pure happiness, Cecilia... The words and images in your poem are deeply moving. A beautifully expressed piece!

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 5/16/2015 3:36:00 PM

Thank you Kelly, you touched me with your thoughtful comment.

Wilma Neels

Date: 4/19/2015 10:40:00 AM

It sure is one gem I can take away a lot from Cecilia :) being able to write about it means your healing, at least thats how I see it.. enjoyed reading one of your gems today ;) hugs Wilma

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 5/16/2015 3:43:00 PM

Thanks Wilma....yes it feels good to heal, writing three poems on this subject has helped me tremendously, sort of self therapy. Hugs

Emile Pinet

Date: 4/19/2015 8:21:00 AM

The poem flows with a sad beat and the words say everything by evoking thoughts within the reader's consciousness that gather within the heart. Emile. #7

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 5/16/2015 3:46:00 PM

Thanks Emile for your incisive comment. Hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/18/2015 11:38:00 PM

that guy sure did inspire a lot of poems out of you, if nothing else. Good to see this new poem. now let's see one about a NEW love interest who knows how to treat a lady like YOU

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 5/16/2015 3:44:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, you made me smile. Hugs