»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #9
»
The Final Lie (a final post)
| Open Poetry #9 |
|
The Final Lie (a final post) |
|
|
Steve B Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 140Southern PA |
The Final Lie My world lies shattered at my feet, _as last hope turns to lie. Numb from shock, confused and in pain, _blurry, red eyes still cry. This nightmare, I wish were a dream, _but it is real, I sigh. Half a lifetime of cruel deceit, _by family and friends. By lovers, mates, wives one and all, _left wounds that never mend. There was no room for any more, _one last chance, mine to tend. Carefully, cautiously I sought, _waiting for the right one. With but only one chance left me, _choose wrong, and I'd be done. My wait lasted for many years, _then camemy light, my sun. So very sure I was this time, _such joy and love filled me. My dream turned, into someone real, _so wonderful was she. Beyond all my expectations, _all her qualities be. Never had I been so happy, _filled with life's desire. I walked on clouds and felt alive, _with her kind inspire. My hopes and dreams all soared high, _her beauty lit my fire. I believed and trusted her all, _not one doubt crept to mind. I gave her my all, heart and soul, _knowing true love, my find. We reveled and rejoiced our love, _as friends and lovers bind. Then came a time, a year ago, _when things seemed not the same. From that time things only got worse, _I prayed this was no game. Yet my faith in her never waned, _until the day truth came. My world lies shattered at my feet, _as last hope turns to lie. Numb from shock, confused and in pain, _blurry, red eyes still cry. This nightmare, I wish were a dream, _but it is real, I sigh. S. fin 2000 |
||
| © Copyright 2000 Steve Burkett - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Oh, my friend, this is so very sad. I truly hope that this is not your real circumstance, but if it does happen to be....well, please know that there are so many of us here in this family who have suffered the same as you, and we leaned on each other to get through. You can do the same......that's what families are all about. For right now, I can only say that writing about it helps, for you are a writer, and that is where you will find your greatest strength. Peace to you, Sunny1 Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
||
|
Steve B Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 140Southern PA |
Sunny ~ you gave me my first RE here, and have supported my work always, and I appreciate that so much, as I loved your words too.... but those, my last words are as true as they get.... and I will miss all here and am sorry, but I can not bear the weight of this final lie.....good luck and tell everyone thanks and goodbye... hugggggs and thanks to you Sunny......  SB “The union of the mathematician with the poet, fervor with measure, passion with correctness, this surely is the ideal” |
||
|
Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Steve please know that you are loved and respected by many here and please dont leave. There are many here, myself included who would glady take your pain if only we could. talk to me ok? |
||
rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
Steve, I am sorry to say that I have not read much of your writing. However.. I do wish the best of luck. I am sorry so for your pain and struggles and I pray things go better for you. Never lose faith. I'm sure you will be greatly missed here and I hope that you return to share your talant. rosepetals25 |
||
catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Steve, I don't know you, but I know this pain is real and strong. Please don't ever give up on your dreams, and stay here with everyone, and accept our support. So many of us have felt this pain. Truly, I send you love and little pieces of hope, which will grow in time.. Take care. Email if you would like to talk to someone. Sandra |
||
|
Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
Steve I'm so sorry for your pain, I don't know why we go through pain, sometimes worse than a two-edged sword, I have enjoyed your poetry and if you ever would need to talk I'm just an e-mail away. I will wish you nothing but happiness, never finish what is your dream, If this is your last poem, and I hope you will change your mind, but if it is I wish you peace sincerely Rose |
||
|
Cuddlez Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 422Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
"Life is but a passing screen upon which we as strangers dream...." Just a little thought to think about. Man, like the Jodee Mesena "That's the way" song... You live, you learn you crash, you burn, its hit and miss and thats the way it is." Hope everything does go better, eventually. And that this isn't your last post. Sense too much talent here to go to waste... Cuddlez Time flies? Say it not so, time stays we go. |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
