Harry Horsman Poet Rhyme

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 October 8, 2021 at 5:42 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 July 28, 2021 at 3:22 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 June 15, 2021 at 8:12 PM well written Harry from Patrick

Judy Ball May 27, 2021 at 9:06 AM I have to agree with Gershon here. Honesty is always the best policy. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf May 25, 2021 at 6:23 PM Honesty is the best policy. No exceptions..., but especially when looking at oneself 'in the mirror.' :) gw

Lisa Ricci May 25, 2021 at 9:23 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 May 23, 2021 at 10:58 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 May 13, 2021 at 4:36 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 May 13, 2021 at 9:52 AM Melancholy and deep. An excellent write! :)

Demetrios Trifiatis May 13, 2021 at 8:21 AM Introspective marvel! A brave revealing poem. God bless you my dearest friend, harry!

Richard Lamoureux May 13, 2021 at 6:11 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)

Sara Kendrick May 13, 2021 at 3:35 AM Ahh!! Sad one. Very expressive. I wonder if??? Sara

Kim Rodrigues May 12, 2021 at 11:18 AM A homeless soul to wander without love, dagger-cut deep. Such sad images, dearest Harry!

Christuraj Alex May 12, 2021 at 2:54 AM Sir, Your poem is really beautiful! I hope I'll learn from you.

Andrea Dietrich May 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM A very sincere poem, Harry with layers of feelings displayed. I sure enjoyed seeing this latest poem of yours.

Vijay Pandit May 11, 2021 at 4:56 AM I hear the voice of regret, Harry--on a long lonely road!

Victor Buhagiar May 10, 2021 at 11:00 PM Reminds me of the song Wayward Wind. Lovely poem.

L Milton Hankins May 10, 2021 at 8:04 PM Good poem, Harry. The writer is being honest, and I think somewhat remorseful, with his fling. Nicely done!