Unsayable Confusion

Sometimes it seems like a distant dream, 
and I half-wonder if she was a wild figment of my imagination,
but faded photographs, now the only reminder,
prove to me that the relationship was real, that she was real.
Yet, we went from pure passion to stony silence;
and, again, I question if things were ever that good between us,
or if my memory is playing tricks, as Proust would probably argue?

written 25 November for Nette's Unsayable contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kendrick Avatar
January 13, 2018 at 3:44 PM
Enjoyed reading your work..Well, only deep in the depths of your being lies the answer and until you really want to know you won't know. Reads like a good contender for the contest.Way to go..Sara
Horsman Avatar
December 2, 2017 at 3:14 PM
wonderful winner Jack, love your take on this subject...
Ashley Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 3:53 PM
Congratulations Jack on your wonderful win with your intriguing poem about having nothing left after a relationship ends but sad reverie. Warmest regards ~Susan
Roper Avatar
November 30, 2017 at 5:52 PM
Jack, ..Congratulations on your win Hugs Eve ~`*
Callus Avatar
November 29, 2017 at 11:36 AM
I understand that this could be a real personal experience, Jack. Very well expressed, and destined to end on the winners' list. Regards // paul
Dietrich Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 7:53 PM
oh Jack, I know this one is true for you and I know it must have been horribly confusing for you. I really am happy to see that you have put up new poems and I think you did outstandingly with this one.
Gauthier Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 7:03 PM
Great portrayal of how relationships quickly turn sour... Well done, Jack.
Allison Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 3:32 PM
What a sad poem Jack and when a relationship is over memories are the only thing we have left and if we've been hurt then it could be the bad memories that linger on:-( great entry for the contest:-) good luck:-) hugs jan xx
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