Pining (away) under a dead tree

by Jenni   Apr 29, 2012


Yesterday, or one of
these nights, I took that part
of our hearts, that is connected
and painted the love gold
like all things growing old.

But I soon realized that the
only bedfellow I currently have
is solitude, while your eyes
might mellow someone else.

Sometimes it is tough
to distinguish past and present;
however, I wish you wouldn't stay
when you're leaving..

Then again, it's not your fault.
I made staying unbearable
and though we're separated,
I still want you.

Help me get rid of
my second shadow
as it holds me back,
darkens who I am
or rather want to be.

And know that even
if I don't show it
I'm really thankful

because I never thought
there'd be someone like
You.

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  • 11 years ago

    by nouriguess

    Best poem from youuuuuuuuu!

  • 11 years ago

    by Wicked Ways

    Heyy Jenni,

    I absolutely love this poem , it had a sad tone to it, and I loved how it developed more in the middle and ended it with a simple but powerful line... nice work on this

    5/5

  • 11 years ago

    by Hallucinostic

    Jenni, this is lovely, sad yet very lovely, words are written perfectly because it came from the heart, nothing can be more honest than that... Geez! What a mushy comment, but hey! I meant what I said, lol. Great, Jenni, great. :D

  • 11 years ago

    by Amy

    Love the choice of words jenni! My Favourite part
    "And know that even
    if I don't show it
    I'm really thankful

    because I never thought
    there'd be someone like
    You. "
    Very touching poem!

  • 11 years ago

    by L

    And know that even
    if I don't show it
    I'm really thankful

    because I never thought
    there'd be someone like
    you

    ^^^ this part touched my heart, not that I want to sound cheesy but when I finished reading those lines my heart felt a warming gesture and I felt like crying.
    I was imagine you telling this to someone and opening up your feelings to that someone for the first time. And I know how hard it is to open up and say how we feel and sometimes it's even tougher to show it.

    Very good

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