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That Sinking Feeling

I'm standing at the sink, washing dishes
and my bored mind floods with memories of our love:
how beautiful it used to be back then.
For the thousandth time I wonder what happened
to spoil something so special.

Perhaps it wasn't perfect
and I always knew she didn't love me,
but we shared such passion
and I'd dream of next time when we were apart.
I need to dry those dishes and dry my eyes!

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Susan Ashley

October 13, 2025 at 8:14 AM

Dear Jack, this is such a potent poetic package of vivid imagery and lost love emotion. I adore how you romanticize the relationship, "how beautiful it used to be back then", in the first stanza, and then realize the reality of it, "I always knew she didn't love me" (-soulful, intimate, painful), in the second stanza. Your wonderful title drew me in and the emotive last line provided a moving finale. Splendid, as always, my inspiring poet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Sara Kendrick

October 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM

A visit with congratulations. Way to go. I enjoyed reading this one. Yes, love loss always brings tears, but we do heal and are able to go on. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich

August 30, 2025 at 8:27 AM

Wow you did this challenge and so well. Way to go, Jack. Congratulations

Suzette Richards

August 30, 2025 at 4:02 AM

Congratulations, Jack, on winning 2nd place in my contest, Go Fish. The unique title and evocative content won the day. Please send me your email address via Soup Mail to claim your prize: the e-book in which your poem appears - with your permission. Regards, Su

Paul Callus

August 24, 2025 at 4:58 AM

Excellent, Jack!! When the mind floods with sad memories it's best to let tears mix with the washing liquid, then do the drying afterwards. ~ Best regards // paul

Beata Agustin

August 20, 2025 at 5:03 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.