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The Memory of 'Me and You'

I thought the dust had settled
over what used to be 'us'
but today I found a picture
and heard echoes of your voice
your footsteps in the hall
and then it stopped...
you'd fallen, from choice
and I kept walking
leaving the memory of 'me and you'

It returned, unwanted, unbidden
after being hidden for years
bitter words spoken in haste
laying waste to love
verbal wars were lethal weapons 
thrown in bloody battle
and then it stopped...
because I left, but scars remain
grave markers of 'me and you'

We've both moved on
but I still feel you near
in the notes of songs
about a love gone wrong
I tore them from my heart
and then it stopped...
but they left me blue
still playing in my mind
an unfinished aria of 'me and you'

Sometimes I wake
and reach across the bed
then hang my head, bite my lip
And taste salt upon my fingertip
I walk the hall, crying
and then it stops...
when I remember why I left
relive what you'd done
to fracture the memory of 'me and you'

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June 27th 2017
And then it stopped contest
sponsored by John Lawless

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2017

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John Hamilton Date: 7/9/2017 12:57:00 PM Soo sad but at least what comes out of sadness is great writing, I know it's no consolation but your words may be a catharsis of sorts, and may even help others to cope, another worthy winner Lin! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/9/2017 8:11:00 PM It is somewhat of a consolation, John. Thank you for always being so encouraging to me with poetry and the ways of life.

Daniel Turner Date: 7/9/2017 6:33:00 AM Back to say congratulations Lin on your win:) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/9/2017 8:10:00 PM Thanks.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 7/8/2017 10:13:00 PM OMG this is fantastic Lin! It should also be classified in First place. It is so indicative of sadness that holds on throughout our lives when love goes wrong. A FAVE! Congratulations! I hope you share this wonderful poem with PFT members. I know they would love it too! Hugs, Connie Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/9/2017 4:58:00 AM Thanks so much, Connie. Your saying it is equal and deserving of having a top spot is good enough for me. It's really appreciated.

Jan Allison Date: 7/8/2017 10:10:00 PM dropping back with my congrats Lin:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/9/2017 4:57:00 AM Thank you for a return visit, Jan.

Dean Wood Date: 7/8/2017 3:25:00 PM Oh, this is so beautiful Lin. Heartbreaking yet hopeful. Congratulations on your win in this contest. Well deserved! - Dean Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/8/2017 3:56:00 PM I really appreciate your kind comments, Dean. Thank you.

Charlie Smith Date: 7/8/2017 2:55:00 PM Such a painful part to re-live and re-tell, however well expressed, congratulations for your survival and your placement in the contest. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/8/2017 3:07:00 PM It's difficult to write but easy to recall. Thank you on both counts, Charlie.

Frederic Parker Date: 7/8/2017 9:03:00 AM emotionally raw, straight bare in its exposure of pain, a lot of strength in its revealing as memories can be quite cold and painful when they flood the mind without notice...congratulations on your win Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/8/2017 3:06:00 PM Thank you for your sensitive comments, Frederic. They're appreciated very much.

Janice Canerdy Date: 7/8/2017 7:57:00 AM Lin, you've told a sad story--the story so many can relate to--SO beautifully. Congrats on your win! Janice Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/8/2017 8:37:00 AM Sadly, it's a true story, Janice. Thank you so very much.

John Lawless Date: 7/8/2017 7:54:00 AM Lin, the last line of each stanza echoes with the stabbing pain of memory's wounds -unhealed. A very well structured and well written poem. Thanks for entering the contest. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 7/8/2017 8:36:00 AM Thank you for honoring my poetry in your contest, John. I enjoyed writing for you.

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 6/27/2017 8:45:00 PM Beautiful truths this poem bespeak, Lin. Most everyone can relate to this poem in some fashion. As for myself, I'm twenty years removed from "Me and You." I thank God for Him helping me move past the hurt. We hurt each other ... so the pain went both ways. Nowadays, I only remember the loving moments. This makes me smile, like your poem did. Ty for sharing this gem of a poem, dear friend. Love always. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/28/2017 9:12:00 PM This kind of heartache never completely fades away. I, too, have God to thank for getting me through the roughest months...years. Thank you very much for sharing your pain, Freddie, and for caring about this poem's message.

Tim Smith Date: 6/27/2017 1:30:00 PM You show your strength here but also your vulnerability as well...terrific Lin Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/27/2017 1:44:00 PM Thank you so much, Tim. My writes today seem to be a titch heavy.

Winged Warrior Date: 6/27/2017 12:30:00 PM A (((fantabulous))) write Lin...did you ever consider being a poet lol...your mastery is at work today...love & harmony...^WW^ Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/27/2017 1:28:00 PM Hello my Warrior friend. No, I will never consider myself a poet for I've much yet to learn, but I like your idea of love & harmony. Thanks!

Heidi Sands Date: 6/27/2017 9:19:00 AM Lin, this is very well written and powerful. I can feel it in the words. I like how you ended it too. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/27/2017 9:27:00 AM Thank you very much, Heidi. Each time I read it, I get goosebumps after the last verse. I should stop the torture of doing that, right? We really are our worst enemy.

White Wolf Date: 6/27/2017 8:55:00 AM Outstanding write, Lin! In the notes of songs about a love gone wrong! Love that! Best of luck to you Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/27/2017 9:14:00 AM Thanks so much, W. Wolf. I appreciate your kind thoughts and pointing out what you liked. ;-)

Daniel Turner Date: 6/27/2017 8:54:00 AM Some memories are best forgotten. Masterfully crafted, Peaches. I know John will love this:) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/27/2017 9:13:00 AM If I could forget, I surely would. Thanks for the compliment and well wishes, Danny.

Jan Allison Date: 6/27/2017 8:33:00 AM Oh Lin this is a tearjerker of a poem that I guess many people can relate to after a relationship has ended, a photograph, a song, a place can evoke such powerful often sad memories :-( Good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/27/2017 9:12:00 AM It hurt a little to write, but I had to finish it. Thank you very much, Jan.

Chris Green Date: 6/27/2017 8:23:00 AM This was really very well crafted and written Lin. I liked this a lot. Best wishes in the contest, this poem should do well. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 6/27/2017 9:11:00 AM I appreciate your well wishes, Chris. Thank you.