Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

'the Unreal of Real Life'

Her instinct was to run 
as fast as she could... 

Her feet started to move,
Slowly at first, gradually faster,

But then she bumped into something
A wall,
layered with promises,
unfulfilled ones
one by one 
she delved into them… 

NUMBER ONE said,
“I will always love you”, 
In little pieces it crumbled to the floor 

NUMBER TWO had the words, 
“Our love will last forever “,
Now scattered 

NUMBER THREE echoed the words, 
I would never hurt you, 
a promise so fragile 

NUMBER FOUR 
“We’re in this together”,
totally distorted... 

When she got to 
layer NUMBER FIVE
a single tear 
slipped from her eye 
because there she saw
an image of who she was 

Before his empty promises 
And all she hoped for was 
One last chance to be 
“That woman again!!...

One last try
To fix the broken pieces
 Before his footprints 
Demolished everything
 she was before him..


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Contest: Latest Poem On The Soup
4th Place

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Scarlett Crittenden June 13, 2011 at 6:35 AM empowering..i like your free verse style. congratulations. Scarlett

Kash Poet June 12, 2011 at 6:27 PM Congrats Wilma on your win ...Liked it 1st time around.

Poet Destroyer A June 12, 2011 at 11:31 AM thank you WILMA, and Congratulations 4 this wonderful entry!!!! Thank you once again, I'm also honored to have you support any of my contest. Don't miss out on my next one.. Take care,..p.d

Joseph Osita June 12, 2011 at 10:56 AM Many Congrats on your big win in PD'S contest

Jack Horne June 12, 2011 at 10:16 AM Many congrats on your win, Wilma : ) Thanks for your sweet words on my blog

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 12, 2011 at 9:56 AM Loved this poem first time I read it, so I am happy you entered this one, missy ;) Congrats on your win :D and ooh wee, hmmmm.....Something seems to be a-brewing -- I smell coffee ;) mwahugs :D

Dr.Ram Mehta June 12, 2011 at 9:15 AM My congratulations on the win in the contest of p.d., Wilma

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 12, 2011 at 8:07 AM Congrats Wilma on your excellent win in PD's contest with your last post which is as fabulous as all your posts my friend.. enjoy another success for excellence in poetry my friend..luv..

Nette Onclaud June 12, 2011 at 2:45 AM a racy piece that shout out loud the sense of inner power, wilms.. perky cheers for the amazing award!! :) huggs

Kash Poet June 10, 2011 at 7:20 PM A wonderful poem here Wilma..I hate those men.

Carolyn Devonshire June 10, 2011 at 11:19 AM Awesome, Wilma. It's so hard to get back to the person you were before someone has trampled on your heart. Incredible poem for my faves. I can certainly relate to this woman. Perhaps it was based on someone you know? Love and blessings, Carolyn

Michael J. Falotico June 10, 2011 at 10:13 AM Well you know by my writes either from now or past I get you like no other..... Beautiful words you have shared from your soul and heart.... love Michael

Sara Kendrick June 9, 2011 at 1:00 PM Relationships can hurt and leave us broken but there is a friend that stickest closer than a brother..Enjoyed reading your metaphorical work..Very creative I must say..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work...Sara

James Foulk June 9, 2011 at 11:07 AM such a very wonderful, well written, creative piece of poetry, enjoyed it. thank you for commenting on Little Blue Eyes.

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 9, 2011 at 10:24 AM You know already what I think about this stunner of a thought-provoking piece -- really happy to see it here, Missy :) hmm is there a door number 6?? mwahugs to you :) btw love your title of this ;)

Felix Abbey-Mensah June 9, 2011 at 5:35 AM Wonderful piece my dear friend... I enjoyed this poem right from the star to the end... This is pure creativity... Excellent by all standards... Let me hear more from you..