The Day

The day is still young
But it has been long.

All but the last breath of mornings fresh air
has left and gone.

The sun is sighing beneath the weight of work
yet still the world carries on.

Life moves forward never pausing for directions
leaving me behind like an old forgotten song.

All i wanted was her, to be mine, and mine hers,
but all i received, the feeling, was wrong.

Even in the end i can still smell the clinging scent of perfume
on her blouse, as she leaves me alone to face the oncoming dawn.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Ink-U-Script Avatar
July 28, 2012 at 7:21 AM
Excellent piece here Daniel...we all have this type of feeling at some point in our lives..you definitely brought out your feelings in this one..love how you captivated me from start to finish...keep writing...regards INK-U-SCRIPT
Murray Avatar
July 26, 2012 at 6:09 PM
Very well written. Nice work
Murray Avatar
July 26, 2012 at 6:09 PM
Very well written. Nice work
Ashcraft Avatar
July 27, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Thank you, i find that feelings of longing and want, are the easiest for me to put into words.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace