Stained
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Memories of you cling to me like rain on a window
Muddied by the dust of days in a purity lost
Refracting my life into the colors of the rainbow
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You speak to me in whispers when all alone
An unwelcome spirit seeking solaced refuge
Finding its home within my lovesick bones
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Like a long, dull ache that will not subside
You are a constant reminder of where it hurts
The ugly scar that shows how hard we tried
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You linger like a wisp of acrid smoke now born
In the extinguishing of a once ferocious flame
That can sting tears to the eyes of the forlorn
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You reside like a bad tattoo from the best of days
A permanent mark sunk deep into the skin
Where time can turn bright colors into all grey
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A vow made to her who sits on queenly throne
As sacred words become the long crusade
And pulls the knight from the safety of home
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There is something that can never be let go
A stain that cannot be washed away
With some purpose that I do not know
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Your best ever .. sensational spectacular..
Wow! Thank you, Yasmin. Coming from such an exceptional poet as yourself that means a lot to me.
My pleasure, Brad.
wonderful, and the lesson is what was gained and remains when all else is gone
Thank you, Beth! Enjoy your weekend!
not all pain and bruises are physical…
So true. Thank you, Jim!
Wonderful work and a great ending my friend!
Thank you, brother!
Always a pleasure my brother!
Wonderful imagery with this one, Brad. I feel your pain.
Thank you, Pete!
This is such a touching poem about the remembrance of a love and the heartache one can feel. So beautifully written Brad. I still dream about my first love. He died about a week after we moved to NC. I felt like we never had closure and I did want to see him. It was not because I loved him any more for I love my husband completely. However your poem made me think of him. He was an important part of a very difficult time in my life (teenage years at home) sending my love and hugs from a beautiful day in NC
Thank you, Jonikins! Somethings we always remember.
Yes and your beautiful poem brought that to my mind. Thinking of you this holiday season. I hope you have some family around. Sending love, hugs and peace. God’s blessings to you my friend. 🎄🤗🥰Jonikins
Thank you, Jonikins! I am hoping your holidays are filled with love, peace, and magic!
Yours to my dear friend. I am sending you lots of love from a chilly NC. Have a blessed Christmas. With big hugs Jonikins