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The Belt of Sorrows

As I add another notch, 
Into my belt of failures.
I did not gain the joy of my heart.

And if I had gained,
Your honest…true love.
I wouldn’t contemplate 
Using that very belt
As a makeshift tourniquet,
Around my pleasant dreams. 

Choking the flow of my tomorrows,
To ease the bleak pain, 
…of not being with you.

sadfree verse

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Gert W. Knop

October 3, 2010 at 10:43 AM

Sad but also very romantic and nice, Raúl. Enjoyed the read!...Gert

Carolyn Devonshire

September 29, 2010 at 10:20 AM

Deep, sad thoughts, Raul. I hope you are in a good place now in your life and doubt your faith would ever allow you to use the belt as a "makeshift tourniquet." I have missed you here and as I prepare to move to NJ (at least for a while - my sister's husband is ill), I am letting friends know I may not be here for a little while. Hope to see you posting some new work again soon. Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick

September 11, 2010 at 6:21 AM

Enjoyed the reading of your gifted pen ....Glad that I chose this one to read today...Sara

Iolanda Scripca

September 5, 2010 at 11:18 PM

Hi Raul. Haven't seen you doing contests lately. I have been busy with some other life's problems...I like your contests. All the best, iolanda

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

August 28, 2010 at 10:17 PM

An excellent expression of emotions Raul... enjoyed your creativity tonight and always.. on this happy weekend with luv..

John Loving Iii

August 23, 2010 at 5:01 PM

checking on my own failures. jhl

C.C Bloomsfield

August 23, 2010 at 8:27 AM

This poem to choke the flow of tomorrows,to lose and not gain,to not being with that special someone is very emotive and deep. .Glad to see you back. .C.C