Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

The Day My Lover Left

A spiritual sickness enveloped my stagnant heart.
I searched for her in darkened obscure visions,
A futile illusory chase that led to a desert of love.
Had I become addicted to her presence?

Deep in my heart, I knew that all was distorted.
I wondered if I really loved her, 
Yet I could not bear the loss, knowing her as I did.
Finally, she disappeared from circulation,
It left my strength sapped from a wide goose chase.

Life trickled by slowly, as I lost my job, wasted my money,
Rendering my situation an almost irreparable ruin and loss.
Looking back, recollecting my bad choices
It took me some time to discern the inevitable damage
That rendered my skeletal life beyond repair.

Could I renew and restore my affluent fortunes?
Life had its ups and downs, like desert dunes.
All I needed was a fertile oasis. Walking on the hot sand
Was painful but I had to try. I began my journey anew.
Will I ever learn?  Who knows?  One can only hope.
After all, the desert is never endless though it may seem so.

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Valsa George February 13, 2024 at 4:50 AM "All I needed was a fertile oasis. Walking on the hot sand Was painful but I had to try. I began my journey anew. Will I ever learn? Who knows? One can only hope. After all, the desert is never endless though it may seem so." Life is a search for something better. Even when we are thrown into an endless vastness of arid sands, we hope one day we will cross the boundaries of that blistering desert. This gives us the stamina to go on! Beautifully written dear Victor.

Kim Rodrigues February 12, 2024 at 9:27 AM Love the metaphor of the desert dunes!

Richard Lamoureux February 11, 2024 at 6:44 PM Wow! That’s quite the story. Still somehow you injected a bit of hope in the end. Not easy to do under such extreme circumstances. Well done Victor.

Yann Rolland February 11, 2024 at 6:29 PM wonderful, and creative images, when welove someone, ir lasts forever, thanks for the touching poem

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 10, 2024 at 1:27 PM Yours is a well wrought tale of heartbreak and recovery, Victor. It's a pleasure to read this. I enjoyed the music very much, too. :)

Silent One February 10, 2024 at 10:02 AM Your poem is a poignant exploration of human frailty, resilience, and the enduring quest for meaning and redemption. It invites readers to confront their own struggles and to find solace in the possibility of renewal, even amidst the harshest of landscapes...

Regina Mcintosh February 10, 2024 at 6:51 AM Wonderful writing, so emotive and heart wrenching. A detailed and vivid story. God bless you always, my friend. Love, Gina

Tom Cunningham February 10, 2024 at 4:25 AM It devastates you and you and it can take a long time to get over it. Tom

Ink Empress February 10, 2024 at 4:14 AM “ the desert is never endless although it may seem so” what a deep and meaningful line that is dear victor! I absolutely loved the alliterations in your opening lines and your wordplay and flow of lines throughout in such a soul stirring manner as always, you left us readers feeling the depth of what youv delivered. Brilliant write! Pleasure reading your work: sending you light

Maria Williams February 10, 2024 at 2:26 AM Beautifully written, dear Victor; I felt the angst and the Hope as well in your concluding lines...After all, the desert is never endless though it may seem so. I love that. A fave for me...Hugs

Eve Roper February 9, 2024 at 7:36 PM Deep well written poem. Never stop trying. Hugs

Jan Allison February 9, 2024 at 3:42 PM thought provoking piece Victor, hugs jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose February 9, 2024 at 3:08 PM I agree Victor the dessert is never endless though it may appear so when we lose our partner, and long lasting love of a lifetime. but I think your very brave to continue on, your poetry is brilliant and a great companion, you are blessed dear Victor :)

Vijay Pandit February 9, 2024 at 2:31 PM Reminiscing in memories. A wonderful dialogue questing oasis of love. So well written, as always, Victor.

Joseph May February 9, 2024 at 2:26 PM She was your oasis, when she left you were lost in the desert, Powerful write Victor

Sara Kendrick February 9, 2024 at 1:57 PM I can feel the emotion in this one. Thanks for sharing it with us and for dropping by my page. Time will heal all wounds if a person tries and maybe seeks some counseling provided it is needed. Sara K

Karen Jones February 9, 2024 at 12:06 PM This is raw and tender. I like the vulnerability and the sense of optimism it ends with.

Aqua Marine February 9, 2024 at 11:58 AM "Walking on the hot sand was painful but I had to try." Even unrequited love reminds us we need to love, and be loved. "All I needed was a fertile oasis." I enjoyed reading your poignant poem, Victor, and the way it ended on a positive note. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen February 9, 2024 at 11:32 AM - He who does not dare ... will never win, it is said ... - A slightly sad poem, but ends with positivity and optimism :) - Have a lovely weekend, Victor :) - hugs

Heidi Sands February 9, 2024 at 11:27 AM This is a powerful, well written poem. Thought provoking. I like how the desert is weaved into this :)

Hilda Greenhough February 9, 2024 at 10:41 AM Never give up. Your poem of lost love was intriguing. Thank you for this vignette that goes to the heart.