Painful memories.


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Clouds hover above my head, fluttering
Cool droplets kiss, caressing my thin skin
Drenching me in memories, showering
Crying out loud, flickering from within

Sadness consumes me, drowning me in pain
Submerged in sorrow, overwhelming ache
Bound eternally by these earthly chains
Forever imprisoned by my mistakes

Time and time again, I berate myself
Wishing I could do it over again
Never knowing that you would take yourself
Abandoning me all over again

Evermore I float, lost within my shame
Unable to put out this wretched flame

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  • Themax on Nov 7, 2009

    Extremely well written Lady Sunshine !!!
    Thanks :)

  • Sourav on Nov 7, 2009

    Good write. I liked the structure of the linnes. Good and gripping.

  • johnnydod on Nov 7, 2009

    Clouds hover above my head, fluttering
    Cool droplets kiss, caressing my thin skin
    Drenching me in memories, showering
    but my Lady sunshine shines within.

    you always bring sunshine to us all, my Lady

  • Papa Sparks on Nov 7, 2009

    Very moving and evocative, Julie. Loved the language and the imagery in this one.

    Here’s the link to Notes & Grace Notes that I think you should join because you are such a good writer:

    http://notesandgracenotes.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

  • Teves on Nov 7, 2009

    Hi Sunshine…I like your poems!

  • Shirley Shuler on Nov 7, 2009

    Hi Lady Sunshine, absolutely beautiful, you make me want to cry! Once again, I agree with Papa Sparks.

  • Guy Hogan on Nov 8, 2009

    A poem full of regret. I did something recently to a loved one that I regret. I don’t know how it will all turn out. See what your poetry can do?

  • Hansika on Nov 8, 2009

    excellant

  • Christine Ramsay on Nov 8, 2009

    A very heartfelt and expressive poem. Well done.

    Christine

  • Jane Jane on Nov 8, 2009

    really full of emotions and it feels sad.

  • Atanacio on Nov 8, 2009

    very well written

  • Adam Henry Sears on Nov 8, 2009

    You have done well with this, L.S.. The last few lines are a great addition because they clinch your ending with a succinct thought. Good job.

    Just a couple tips:
    Your first stanza is a little confusing for setting up a mood, because you combine words like kiss and fluttering with clouds and rain. These choices create too much contrast in the feeling of the words. Maybe find words that have a similar meaning, but a sadder feeling to them? I also think you could use the word overpowering to rhyme with showering, as in “Clouds hover above, overpowering,…”

    I also see a lot of capital letters. If you use capital letters and commas, don’t forget to close your sentences. :)

    Other than that, great job. I really enjoyed the read. Thanks for sharing, and take care.

  • deep blue on Nov 8, 2009

    Always my type of post. The lines speak about pain and misery and for all that, love lost in poetry. Must be all worth it.

  • girlnextdoor on Nov 12, 2009

    This is absolutely amazingly written with touching words with poignance and depth of sentiments…

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