»
Archives
»
Open Poetry #10
»
Pictures From The Past
| Open Poetry #10 |
|
Pictures From The Past |
|
|
Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I sliced my finger on a forgotten envelpoe Tucked away in a dresser drawer But it was nothing compared to the pain Of the slice to my heart When I saw what the envelope held Pictures from the past Fading memories My heart on a downward spiral All the hurt coming back to me I slid down to the floor Your face held in my hands All the memories flooding my mind Of the love we once held dear Revived in just one moment Pictures from the past Fading memories My heart on a downward spiral All the hurt coming back tome Then a movement at the bedroom door Brings my tear filled eyes to you And in your eyes I caught your pain Before you could turn And leave me sitting there Picture from the past Fading memories My heart on a downward spiral All the hurt coming back to me One by one I dropped your pictures In the basket by my bed Then ran to catch the man I hurt And grab him by the hand I touch his face and kiss his lips Then say these words to him They are only Pictures from the past Faded memories My heart soars like the eagles Because you took the pain from me No longer will these memories Come between your heart and mine Lets love the way we were meant to And leave the pain behind |
||
| © Copyright 2000 Paula Finn - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This was a painted scene, Paula...I felt the anxiety with you...and that need...nice work, this is... |
||
|
Daniel J D Senior Member
since 2000-10-01
Posts 1471Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia |
Hey Hey Paula, No do not tear your heart anymore, we are all here to comfort you. So much hurt shown here, I am so sorry. Big Big HUGS "No longer will these memories Come between your heart and mine Lets love the way we were meant to And leave the pain behind" |
||
catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh Paula, very impressively told. I guess it's true that we can hurt others with our own pain. Life is a hard road to stay on. Take care. Sandra |
||
|
trevorskogsbergh Member
since 2000-02-03
Posts 129South Pasadena, CA |
You know Puala, if it's okay with you, I'd love to try to turn this poem into a song. Just add some notes, what do you think? Let me know if it's ok. See ya later. trevorskogsbergh |
||
|
Robert Joseph Member
since 2000-10-07
Posts 491South Carolina |
Excellent work, Paula...I can see this scene unfolding so easily, giving mind to the bending emotions we know in love. Very much enjoyed. Robert Joseph |
||
|
Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Paula, This exceptional poem was so chock full of emotions I had to read it twice. This is a keeper for sure. Be well Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
||
|
Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Serenity...thank you ...glad you could feel the emotion Daniel JD...thank you for the comfort of your words...but if you start singing that song LOL Catalinamoon...yeah buts its the only road we have so what choice do we have? Trevor...it would be an honor if you would put music to my words...thank you |
||
|
Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Robert Joseph...you sneaked in on me there...thanks Kethry...you as well...thanks for reading a second time |
||
|
Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Paula, You pulled me into the moment Very well written indeed I'm glad the pictures went into the trash It's the only way Great poem Liz |
||
|
Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Elizabeth...yes that and so much more went into the trash that day...thank you |
||
|
azure Member
since 2000-10-16
Posts 52 |
Paula, What a great expression of something EVERYONE has been through - letting go of the past can be so difficult, no matter what the situation. A beautiful poem. Azure "I put it down on paper and then the ghost does not ache so much" - Sandra Cisneros |
||
|
JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
"No longer will these memories come between your heart and mine lets love the way we were meant to and leave the pain behind." Love the message...so many times we get stuck in the past or the pain of the past and it does affect relationships we are in right now...James |
||
SEA 
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Paula~ I have been exactly there, a long time ago. I felt every word. Stunning my dear friend.  -SEA |
||
|
Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
your pain is evident as is the healing process.. the last verses images were of promise and a fresh start.. very well expressed and written P, and yes...it did read like a song... great write girlie jm |
||
|
Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Azure...yes it is a difficult thing to do...let go of a past that haunts...but when it comes between a new love and you then somethings gotta give. James...yes and you well know my pain friend...and you know how hard its been for me to let it go...but each day comes a little easier thanks to you... Sea...well I hope this didnt bring back too many bad memories...thanks JM...it gets easier every day...and if Trev has his way it will be a song soon |
||
|
Broken_Winged_Angel Senior Member
since 2000-04-06
Posts 994Small Town, Somewhere |
Sometimes it's really hard to let go of the past.. I'm glad your pictures landed in the trash and you and your honey kissed and made up... Very good!!  [This message has been edited by Broken_Winged_Angel (edited 10-20-2000).] |
||
|
Elizabeth Cor Senior Member
since 2000-10-13
Posts 879Over the river and through the woods |
Paula, this a journey of loss, release, and the requited. Wonderuflly penned. And I salute the beautiful realtionship that you must share. ~ Beth |
||
|
Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Broken_Winged_Angel...Some things belong in the trash..and this memory was one of them...thanks Elizabeth...well there really isnt anyone else...just the way the story seemed to flow...thanks |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
