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The Road Is Long

I apologise for the way I am loves not for me, please understand, I will not forget our night spent in embrace but how our lips did trace my memories of long ago. For never again to be forsaken the dagger cut deep the wounds I still bear, yes, indeed I did use you and don’t think I didn’t care, but the road is long and I'm on my way a homeless soul to wander. © Harry J Horsman 2021

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Brian Sambourne

Date: 10/8/2021 5:42:00 PM

Powerfully written, Harry. There's melancholy + pain in the relationship quandary of long ago. Memories do hold our minds in mindful reflection. Best wishes as you push on. Be well. Brian

Gary Radice

Date: 7/28/2021 3:22:00 AM

The road is indeed long Harry with many a winding turn. Written with honesty, a touch of regret perhaps and, who knows.. as a cathartic release? i enjoyed the read. Cheers - Gary

Patrick Edward Tarpey

Date: 6/15/2021 8:12:00 PM

well written Harry from Patrick

Judy Ball

Date: 5/27/2021 9:06:00 AM

I have to agree with Gershon here. Honesty is always the best policy. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/25/2021 6:23:00 PM

Honesty is the best policy. No exceptions..., but especially when looking at oneself 'in the mirror.' :) gw

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/25/2021 9:23:00 AM

Hello hh - Oh the humanity of it all. Your entry has the reader pausing. Yes, the emotive factor is present and clear with your ending that touches any reader. May this day find you well. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy poetry soup.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/23/2021 10:58:00 AM

Great , just a moment in you life (rather a night) but not for-ever after. The open road only for you! Great poetry Harry, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Judy Ball

Date: 5/13/2021 4:36:00 PM

WoW! Rejection from those you love and trust does cut deep like the thrust of a knife. The fear of being hurt again in the same manner can make one reject the love of any who would come afterward. A sad and bitter piece my friend. Hope you are just waxing poetic. God Bless, JB

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/13/2021 9:52:00 AM

Melancholy and deep. An excellent write! :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/13/2021 8:21:00 AM

Introspective marvel! A brave revealing poem. God bless you my dearest friend, harry!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/13/2021 6:11:00 AM

This is complex and emotional. I think at times we do use people and later after they are gone realize what we have given up as a result of our selfishness. You have a way with expressing the complicated in simple ways. That is a gift my friend. ;0)