What Have I Been Brought To

What is it about a person 
That you can’t get enough of 
What is it about that someone
That makes you change your lifestyle for the better
Is this what I’ve been missing out on 
What is it about a person
That no matter how gloomy your days seem
The world no longer matters, only them
What is it 
That allows forgiveness to become the scar 
That wounds who you are
What is it about the person you always miss
Is that what has brought me to this 
You know what’s meant to be
But you’d rather gamble fate and see what really is 
Why is it that we are at our best 
When we are in our weakest hours
Why do we run from the things we enjoy
Why am I so afraid to say, “It’s You”
Sometimes we get caught in the moment
And no longer realize who we are
Coincidentally we are human
And moments are filled with lust, beauty 
and sometimes something more
When I see you, I want to run the other way
I assume you feel the same
Is it the rain that you find comfort in 
Or do you find it lovely 
The way it surrounds you snug and closely
I’m not hurting 
I’m just getting use to not having you 
If all things come down to this 
And this is goodnight
Then I am stranded by our last kiss
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Mason Avatar
October 26, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Excellent writing here, Jerry! Lots of "why" and then again, "why not" ?? Supposedly, experience is our best teacher ... smile ... folks also say life is like a smorgesboard and some people are starving ... thanks for being here!!
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September 16, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Jerry, I believe it is love the creates all of the feelings and generates all of the questions you ask in this poem. Love means allowing ourselves to become vulnerable again, to open our hearts to things we might not consider but for the sake of finding and keeping love in our lives. Very provocative poem, Jerry. Great write! Love, Carolyn
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