For the broken-hearted.

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Underneath the graying sky, I feel sadness
Tipped, by the shadow you left behind

Confusion mixes with sorrow
When the heart’s left, abandoned,
Vacant and unknown

Arms wrapped me in splendid delight
Oh that night! Oh that night!

And suddenly the candle’s flame was extinguished
The illumination quickly strained

The quiet, the caress,
The hope he left behind
Leaves me wondering, leaves me aching
For what is, no longer mine

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  • goodselfme on Nov 19, 2008

    Well expressed to the point I felt that pain too. Wishing you well!

  • Reilley on Nov 19, 2008

    Wonderful piece, very emotional, I liked it!

  • DVL on Nov 19, 2008

    I like it, i could feel the emotion. Nice work :D

  • Kim Buck on Nov 19, 2008

    Emotional and aching. I think we can all relate.

  • Michael Degenhardt on Nov 19, 2008

    Sadly, these feelings are clear and can be relived by many I’m sure, like myself. You expressed these feelings so well and fluidly. Michael

  • Paula Mitchell Bentley on Nov 19, 2008

    This is heart breakingly sad. Okay, breakingly is probably not a word. Whatever. lol. Your work is always full of such raw emotion. I love it!!!

  • writer122 on Nov 19, 2008

    You truly touched my heart. I felt your pain. very nice write.

  • joystick7 on Nov 19, 2008

    Nice and well written!

  • Eddie Socko on Nov 19, 2008

    lovely.

  • Terri Lane on Nov 19, 2008

    A heart rennding one, and yes the sky is always gray when the light goes out, and I’ve noticed that it usually rains for good measure.

  • LP Jardine on Nov 19, 2008

    very heartfelt flowing writing.

  • Glynis Smy on Nov 19, 2008

    Pain and sorrow, with strong emotion, enjoyed this poem

  • MMV Abad on Nov 19, 2008

    Such great sorrow… A very heart-felt poem.

  • Lauren Axelrod on Nov 19, 2008

    I am catching up on my reading so please forgive me. Wonderful piece my friend . Such a lovely transcribed piece as usual.

  • Moses Ingram on Nov 19, 2008

    Great poem, thanks.

  • luv2write on Nov 19, 2008

    Beautiful poem, nice one

  • NA Staffieri on Nov 19, 2008

    I’m sure we’ve all felt that at one time in our lives. You’ve expressed it so emotionally here.
    BTW – Most of my best writings have come when I’ve felt this way. I don’t know if that’s good or bad.

  • Will Gray on Nov 19, 2008

    Very soulful. Great write as always!

  • A.M. McDonald on Nov 19, 2008

    Beautifully written and full of emotion.. I also really like the structure! Great piece!!!

  • A M McDonald on Nov 19, 2008

    Beautifully written and full of emotion.. I also really like the structure! Great piece!!!

    A.M. McDonald

  • Debbie Berk on Nov 19, 2008

    Well done.

  • Bren Parks on Nov 19, 2008

    Straight from the heart…very nice.

  • Inna Tysoe on Nov 19, 2008

    That was beautifully done.

    Thank you,

    Inna

  • Dov Adamsons on Nov 19, 2008

    Touching, very well done.

  • Philip37 on Nov 19, 2008

    Amazing how much emotion can be felt here.

    great piece

  • Brian Daniel Stankich on Nov 19, 2008

    painful

  • tommyP on Nov 19, 2008

    Ok… ‘Nuff said… I especially agree with the 1st commenter goodselfme! I guess anyone who exudes so much LIGHT must have a little deep inner darkness!

  • Tony Downing on Nov 19, 2008

    awwwww! How very sweet and touching. ~T

  • Melody Arcamo Lagrimas on Nov 19, 2008

    So poignant and touching. Nice work again, Liane. God bless.

  • lindalulu on Nov 19, 2008

    Very emotional Liane.

  • Judy Sheldon on Nov 19, 2008

    This is so full of feelings, beautifully done.

  • nobert soloria bermosa on Nov 19, 2008

    full of emotions

  • Michele Cameron Drew on Nov 20, 2008

    Soft, sweet, smooth and so sad. Very lovely sweet lady. :)

  • eddiego65 on Nov 20, 2008

    Lovely and full of emotions!

  • Keya on Nov 20, 2008

    I loved this poem. It has such emotion.

  • Taylor Nicole Loman on Nov 20, 2008

    Amazing job, I go through a lot of that stuff.
    Check out my poems, i hope you like them.
    Thank you!

  • TP Sage on Nov 20, 2008

    “The quiet, the caress,
    The hope he left behind
    Leaves me wondering, leaves me aching
    For what is, no longer mine”

    That could not have been written without having been felt. Hope you’re okay.

    The poem was heart-achingly beautiful.

  • Poetic Enigma on Nov 21, 2008

    This is a beautiful poem, I can feel the pain behind the words,
    very well expressed

  • gabbic1219 on Nov 21, 2008

    broken hearts stink,it happens in life to the best of us:(
    your pic and words are well put!

  • CHAN LEE PENG on Nov 24, 2008

    Your poems are always very uplifting..thanks and take care!

  • Jo Bingham on Nov 25, 2008

    Oh the ache of love’s longing. Great capture.

  • Tom Woodside on Dec 3, 2008

    this was an excellent read. the wording and style, as well the meaning of the poem, all very well done. thanks

  • bread on Dec 6, 2008

    Made me want to cry.

  • Jeoffrey Meister on Dec 16, 2008

    Very nice, Liane. You have a great talent for poetry.

  • Fegger on Jan 9, 2009

    The final stanza is very powerful; but in retrospection or reality, my dear, should you have those feelings then you certainly have possession of the most intimate of gifts.

  • OhSugar on Jan 25, 2009

    I really enjoyed reading this piece. The emotions are strong here.

  • trishia on Jan 25, 2009

    This is full of passion,offsetting the loneliness that later comes. For I feel it’s better to have loved once;than not at all.

  • Brooke Westen on Feb 4, 2009

    nice poems; they capture emotions well.

  • rizzei on Jun 11, 2009

    nice piece from you! :) you keep me liking your works..i enjoyed reading them even they are a bit sad..you know..:)

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