Until My Heart Forgets

I lie awake, engulfed in your memories
Drunk in bliss that only my fancy creates
It's vivid in my mind  how your presence made me grin,
How your hackneyed jokes still rolled me laughing.
How we waited for the full moon,
And gazed at the stars begging for them to fall.
Even listened to the thunder roaring, found the lightning amazing.
How we kissed as we danced in the rain

But here in my reality
Thoughts of you bring me joy,
Yet pound my brooding heart to bleed.
There's no more joke for me to laugh
No more stars to fall
No moon that waxes, only wanes
And thunder sounds like my loudest cry
As I am being deluged in my own rain of tears
My mind thinks I am brave, but my heart believes otherwise
The pain is pierced, like the sharpest spear
Deep into my heart, down into my soul,
But I have to heal
Heal myself from my desolation
I will get through, 
I'll get over you
And when I do
My mind may still vividly remember,
But my heart will surely forget.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Mcdaid Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 9:54 AM
the soul always feels the pain of a lost love your pen paints very beautifully
Da Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 7:21 AM
Yeah, I agree. Thanks for dropping by..
Barden Avatar
October 30, 2018 at 5:20 AM
This is exquisite writing, Karen, and I can so relate ... I love the phrasing and imagery, and how you've made heartache as if it were a part of nature, or a force all its own. Wonderful write! I see you haven't posted since, July, but I pray you'll return and keep posting - you are a talented writer. Blessings, Dear Poet. <3
Da Avatar
December 25, 2018 at 7:57 AM
Thank u for your inspiring words Gregory. Things have been rough lately, but guess I'm back. Thank u again. God bless and Merry Christmas!
Inman Avatar
October 10, 2018 at 2:34 PM
Wonderful last two lines of a beautiful write Karen.
Da Avatar
December 25, 2018 at 8:03 AM
Salamat James. Merry Christmas!
Goff Avatar
October 7, 2018 at 3:15 PM
funny sometimes, this bittersweet life we live...good poem, Karen
Da Avatar
July 4, 2019 at 8:19 AM
Yes, indeed! Thank u James..
Warrior Avatar
August 27, 2018 at 7:25 PM
Very well crafted Karen in its deepness...love & light my friend...^WW^
Da Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 4:47 AM
Thank u so much my dear friend. All the best for u..
One Avatar
August 26, 2018 at 2:26 PM
Im not sure the heart ever forgets... Well expressed poem..
Da Avatar
August 26, 2018 at 10:36 PM
I just wish it does. Thank u by the way..
Bateman Avatar
August 17, 2018 at 6:52 AM
Hello Karen, A very captivating lyric that's full of emotion and deep feeling. Bittersweet for sure. Your last two verses are very powerful and quite telling in bringing the theme of your lyric to its full-circle conclusion. Most Excellent!! Enjoyed your poem!! Best Wishes, Gary
Da Avatar
August 18, 2018 at 10:43 PM
Thank you so much Gary for such an inspiring words. May God be with you always..
Onclaud Avatar
August 14, 2018 at 2:14 PM
ohh, how heart-rending is this marvelous piece, karen...isn't love an intense feeling?.. huggs
Da Avatar
August 15, 2018 at 6:34 AM
Thank u Nette. Yeah, indeed it is, in sooo many ways..
Toney Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 10:55 AM
Karen, a very poignant lyric. In spite of the tremendous heartache, I appreciate the positive message at the end "But I have to heal... I will get through." Nicely done.
Da Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 11:12 AM
I believe we should all pick ourselves up whenever we fall. Thank u so much Mark. I'm happy with your words..
Michael Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 1:18 PM
This thing called love...the greatest teacher without a doubt...Nice write. karen
Da Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 8:57 AM
Yeah, I definitely agree. Thank u!
Ajmal Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 8:48 AM
Lost love sure is really painful and often times really difficult to forget, you have written a really nice poem here and I really enjoyed reading it, good luck and have a really nice day
Da Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 9:10 AM
You said it right. Thank u Faraz. I wish u likewise..
May Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 6:25 AM
Lost love is a spear of pain, The heart will mend over time, Nicely expressed Karen
Da Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 9:08 AM
Yeah, definitely! Thank u Joseph..
Gondolf Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 4:14 AM
Sometimes the heart never forgets. Nicely written, Karen. All the best. John
Da Avatar
August 3, 2018 at 4:38 AM
Yeah, I agree with u. Thanks John. Wish u likewise!
Babbit Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 12:19 PM
I know those feelings all too well. Keep you memories close to your heart, they can never fade.
Da Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 9:12 PM
Only those memories worth keeping, Lol.. Thank u anyways..:-)
Krutsinger Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 11:21 AM
This is outsdandingly written. I love this line especially: "Drunk in bliss that only my fancy creates."
Da Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 9:11 PM
Thank u so much for appreciating Caren. This will be an inspiration. Thanks again..
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