Brenda Chiri Poet Free verse

Who Broke Me

I sit looking at my half full 
glass of rum watching
as the clear glass sweats 
and the droplets 
leave a trail down the sides

Funny I see it half full 
when my life feels half empty
I push it away not wanting 
to drink the "Kool aid"....

No it's not what got me 
to this point but it does taste 
of lost hope and 
forgotten dreams

Regardless I feel like I'm 
not real anymore
But then who could I be
I don't even have 
my heart any longer....

Foolishnessly I gave it 
away to someone I thought
I could trust and once again 
Failed miserably.... I
so naively I gave it to you.... 
the only person who broke me.

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Semih Bilgic November 25, 2019 at 11:32 PM very nice Brenda Chiri November 25, 2019 at 11:52 PM Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it!;)

John Fleming November 25, 2019 at 2:13 AM I was'nt sure if I had read this one before when first glancing at the title...apparently not it would seem -- glad I did read it though! This is you at your very best, Brenda...another gem that is well worthy of a wider audience -- superbly crafted! Most impressed...most impressed indeed. In admiration. :) john Brenda Chiri November 25, 2019 at 6:23 AM Well I wasn't sure if you'd like this one! You usually tell me how you enjoy my happier poems but I'm glad you enjoyed it!;) thank you so much John!;) hugs!;)

P.S. Awtry November 7, 2019 at 12:03 AM "but it does taste of lost hope and forgotten dreams..." what a phrase! Brenda Chiri November 7, 2019 at 6:03 AM Thank you so much P.S.! ;)

Regina Mcintosh November 6, 2019 at 5:16 AM So sad... I've had my heart broken many times, sometimes worse than others. Blessings to you and this beautiful poem is enchanting. Love, Gina Brenda Chiri November 6, 2019 at 9:38 PM Thank you Regina that's true! Appreciate your words!;)

Caren Krutsinger November 6, 2019 at 2:08 AM "it does taste of lost hope and forgotten dreams" - sadly, this is true of so many who put their trust and faith into a person who is a conniver and a con. Brenda Chiri November 6, 2019 at 9:37 PM Oh yes you have not lied! To have your trust broken in someone you trusted can be the most painful! Thank you Caren|!;)

Gershon Wolf November 5, 2019 at 9:33 PM Nice portrait of broken dreams. Poignantly penned. Peace and Joy, Gershon Brenda Chiri November 6, 2019 at 1:28 AM Thank you Gershon so glad you stopped by I appreciate it!;)

Pace Ink-U-Script November 5, 2019 at 7:30 PM My first impression is that this broken treasure is awaiting its proper place in life. So one should smile for life isn’t over just yet. My thoughts...INK. Brenda Chiri November 5, 2019 at 8:26 PM Oh I know it was one I had been working on and finished it up! That was a past life and I guess finishing it finalized it!;) I'm cool !;) but thanks for the advise! Thanks G!;)