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Soul Ache

Where are you going to direct me if I'm not with you?
What I fear is the root of my most profound agony.
I'm scared as I'm always compelled to pursue.
I've run out of excuses to be emotional and scary.


And on the mantel, candles have been set to provide shade.
Overcast our movements with an unfathomable shade of darkness
Despite my distress and stiffness, I chose to stay with you, not fade.
I cherished the eternal depths of your being a lover and kindness.


The throb continues to pound me, and my heart continues to race.
When we're not together, I feel an emptiness in my heart.
My wish is that we should have parted way before we embrace. 
It's been ages since I've felt this thoughtful zest.


The utter denigration of memories 
To find an aspiration where none is apparent.
Several moral tales emerge from exploited reveries.
My merit is similar to that of a sacrificial victim pigeon, errant. 


Any rose petals could have fallen to the floor in that corner.
Spread similar to a river, elaborate on flows.
Giggles are alive and well, bringing some much-needed light warner.
Rather than flowers, thorns sprouted from the rose.


My heart was tearing itself apart as I screamed in agony.
In my heart, there is no longer space for anything but suffering. 
There is no way for you to return to your set point of insanity.
You'd been waiting in line for too long hovering.


My pet bird took off into the trees.
I'm sick of seeing me having to leave.
It's the only thing that's obvious; a vulnerability exposed by the breeze.
Although the pain is momentary, it takes years to evolve. 


I crave the contentment and peace you are lacking.
Do you prefer what I imply? Nothing specific you aim to?"
I'm not sure I trust what you're saying. 
Not much is left in my body except bones and your fluency too.


All that remains are these revolting, dirty, sickening tremors in my limbs.
I can't even evolve any closer because I'm trapped in the past. 
Every day is a hollow one for me; you can only satisfy my whims.
It's impossible to ignore you because you're so lovely ever to last.


Allowing you to suffer has made my life grumpy.


Writing Prompt - Ache - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France

Written April 23, 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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La France Avatar
April 28, 2021 at 8:59 AM
Las, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt -Ache- Challenge with your Rhyme poem, nicely written and I like your images too, well done, love _Constance
Dietrich Avatar
April 27, 2021 at 3:02 PM
very emotive verse, Lasaad. BIG congrats for your win.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 27, 2021 at 10:40 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. When I was 4, my mom always cleaned my bird cage outside. My bird got out. She left the cage outside with the door open. She thought he would come back but he never did. Sad for a 4 year old. Have a blessed day..................
Y. Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 4:07 PM
Hi Lazard, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Poet Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 5:38 PM
Thank Alexis, likewise congratulations to you on your great win best wishes// hugs
Kavanagh  Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 2:44 PM
Heya Lasaad congratulations right back at you, nobody has the monopoly when it comes to pain, if it doesn’t kill us, it will certainly change us, and affect those around us, as your final line quiet wisely states, cheers David
Poet Avatar
April 26, 2021 at 3:12 PM
Thank you so much dear David, I absolutely agree with all you wisely said, my friend, without pain, there would be no suffering, without suffering we would never learn from our mistakes. Pain is said to be constructive in military syntax have a great evening my freind
Y. Avatar
April 23, 2021 at 6:40 PM
WoW! Lasaad, You penned such a well-written poem entry for the contest. Good contender for the contest theme. Have a great day and weekend-Alexis
Poet Avatar
April 23, 2021 at 6:57 PM
Thanks Alexis for the sweet words and wishes, have a wonderful evening//best regards
Buhagiar Avatar
April 23, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Wow! Very well written with great imagery.
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