Unease

It’s the way your eyes light up when you see her,
How a smile blooms on your face.
It’s the way you look at her (when you think I’m not looking),
And how she holds your gaze. 
It’s the way you talk to her,
How you always sound like you’re high,
And the way you hug her tighter,
When it’s time to say good-bye.
It’s the way you refuse to tell me
Anything that she said,
And the way your eyes look distant 
When we’re together later in bed.
It’s the way you take your ring off,
And “forget” to put it back on,
And the way my heart is squeezing,
Knowing you’ll soon be gone.

 

6/28/12

For Paula’s “Unease” contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Kithinji Avatar
August 5, 2013 at 1:43 PM
Vanishing love... aptly expressive.
A   Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 10:35 PM
heeeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyy hhhhhhheeeeeeey hi..pd
Brown Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 1:35 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the "Unease" contest Susan. Love, Carol
Andresen Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 11:22 AM
The way you write this poem.....will give all a smile...and say thank you for this words. - oxox love Anne-Lise
D. Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 8:42 AM
unease seems to be a bit of an understatement good luck in contest hope it is not factual poem
Williams Avatar
June 30, 2012 at 5:56 AM
Susan congrats on your win, an excellent write...David
Tsiluma Avatar
June 30, 2012 at 2:07 AM
Whoa! ...uh...this is enough to cause triple unease. Congrats on your win Susan!
Dietrich Avatar
June 30, 2012 at 12:52 AM
All RIGHT, SUSAN, you got it, girlfriend!!! Congrats on your win with this amazing poem
Ink-U-Script Avatar
June 30, 2012 at 12:28 AM
Congrats on your win!! I actually loved this poem of yours!!
A   Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 9:49 PM
AWEE...SUSAN, congratulations with your wonderful win in Paula's unease contest..goodnight *PD
Johnson Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 6:33 PM
Can surely see the uneasiness here, Susan. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
May Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 4:43 PM
congrats on your win Susan
A   Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 8:18 AM
Susan, oi.... you better be talking about his mother... or his daughter... but, after reading the end of your poem... I'm disgusted by men some times.. It is funny how they think we are not looking, and it does not hurt... Shame on them. If whom ever your talking about in this poem, moves on,,it is for the better. I would never hold on to a man with other intentions. Besides me and his own.. Well the image in here reminds me of that movie planet of the apes.. Have you ever seen Marks, eyes.. He's all distant ... this is a great poem.. Good luck in the contest...pd
Rozario Avatar
June 29, 2012 at 12:07 AM
I hope this is only a fiction...but a very good write for sure. Enjoyed & hope it ends up as a winner!!!
Dietrich Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 7:20 PM
This is fantastic,Susan, both theme and development. I sure hope it does well, my friend!
Bauer Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 4:33 PM
this is a great poem! you've expressed your unease so perfectly and in rhyme, too! bravo!
Palmer Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 1:54 PM
nervous shaking with guilt,lol,great write B-E-S,best wishes in Paula contest
Harrington Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 1:20 PM
Well said! A winner for sure....Tanya
Sivey Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Wow, Susan, this poem tugs at my heart! I've seen divorces and some of them bad too and I hate to admit it but sometimes this is the reason for them! What an amazing poem my friend! Great Work!!
Andresen Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 1:10 PM
Cruel, but it often happens....Well done for the contest B.E.Susan - wish you good luck. - oxox love Anne-Lise
Ink-U-Script Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 1:08 PM
An awesome write here..you couldn't have had a better description of your mate..this is soooo good!!! Love it all the way from top to bottom..I'll be on stand by to see how you place in the contest..winner all the way!!
Ink-U-Script Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 1:09 PM
Funny to me because I'm a male and I could relate to his actions...lol
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace