Never Saying Good-bye

by ScarlettaNoir   Jul 8, 2008


His heart was so cold, just like his eyes...
Such a light blue, they looked like ice
Piercing through the darkness, my soul was entranced...
I couldn't look away, his stare made my heart dance

Unbeating, it rested within his firm chest...
So covered with scars, from brawls he proved best
His arms were so powerful, a dragon residing on the right...
To represent his strength, he never lost a fight

It was adorned with many cracks...
Oh how many accidents, his closest friends had long since passed
And the dead relationships, other than with me that is...
Ripped at it more, with every cheating kiss

So torn and cold, but still it held light...
He cared so much, never leaving his loved ones alone at night
He never smiled, unless he was with us...
My sister and I, we introduced him to fun

I saw the feelings within it...
Every word he spoke just hit
Making me warm, I never felt such joy...
He never treated me wrong, I was never his toy

Then it broke, shattered on the floor...
My tears racing as he headed through that door
A door to the darkness, where his soul was taken away...
The pain of letting him go, it still wants to stay

Nathan...
So loved, so missed...
I still can't believe you're gone, I took for granted every kiss
Nathan...
It really hurt to hear you cry...
I regret so much, never saying good-bye

Nathan...
We'll never forget the times we spent together...
Through rain or shine, we talked through all kinds of weather
Nathan...
We'll never forget those last words you spoke...
So meaningful they were, our tears made us choke

Nathan...
Your voice really cracked as we heard you speak...
Not sure what to do, our hearts became so weak
Before the phone died, we heard what we never thought would be your good-bye...

"Thank you... for showing me how to smile again..."
And then the battery died...
The rain was pouring, and all we could do was cry
I'm sorry I never said good-bye...

I wrote this in memory of my ex-boyfriend, Nathan Graves, that died in a car accident about 2 years ago. Though I have moved on, he will always, forever be missed...

    report violation
2


Did You Like This Poem?

Latest Comments

  • 15 years ago

    by Rachel RTVW

    I would like to add that I am sorry for your loss and my critique on the poem's flaws are not meant to disrespect your outpouring of emotion.

  • 15 years ago

    by Rachel RTVW

    Too many I's , he's, his', forced rhyming, too many filler words......

  • 15 years ago

    by Kayla

    Amanda, you have such a beautiful way with words. It cannot be defined how moving they are. To anyone. You can somehow use your words to express so many different levels of emotions and meanings. This poem was so beautiful. It took my breath away. The realistic elements you used. The ones that only you and I know the true meaning to. You somehow stuck that all in here and gave it even more meaning than even I would first think of whenever I read it.

    Nathan, all of the guys, they would be proud of your amazing talent. I think he would have really loved this, Amanda. I honestly do. It actually made my eyes water. It brought back so many memories... the good and the bad. One of the best poems I have ever read on this site. It's a shame that so many people have looked at it, yet, only me and one other have commented. It's a damn shame. They should know better.

    I don't have a favorite stanza, though. I loved the entire poem as a whole. The last stanza really got to me however. I think you know why. It broke my heart reading that and remembering that night. It was so hard on all of us... I know that someday, maybe, we'll see them again. Hell, maybe even him again... I can't wait. It's going to be amazing.

    Never stop writing. You have such a beautiful talent and it would be a shame to let it go to waste. I can't wait for you to start posting more poems up here. This was really great. I would have to be totally stupid not to give you a 5/5. Love you, big sis. <3 <3 <3 <3

    ~Kayla~

  • 15 years ago

    by The Prince

    This is so moving..
    I loved it
    Fantastic
    Keep writing :)

Read All Comments (4)

More Poems By ScarlettaNoir