I've walked along the street of pain,
With heartache always near,
I've seen my sad reflection,
In the mirror I disappear.
The strength I need is in me,
But some days it's drained away,
I've hoped for inspiration,
In every single day.
Now feeling like an empty shell,
Or am I just a mess?
Every time I say I'm fine,
I believe it less and less.
The future's on my doorstep,
Walk the line or stay inside?
Part of me wants to run away,
And part of me wants to hide.
Staring again at my reflection,
And the man I see is true,
My heart has taken a beating,
And that street of pain was you.
© 03/2009
15 comments:
I hope somebody reads this and feels suitably chastised! Here's a bunch of Heart's Ease (Viola's)to brighten your day. x
Hi Donnie!
I loved this poem Irmao!
And you put so much fellings that is impossible not get into a emotionally mood.
You're a great writer Irmao!
Abração
Hi Jinksy,
Thank you so much!
No, the ex doesn't even know that I have a blog, although I did send that last poem "Thank You" to him by e-mail... X
Hi Leo,
Thanks very much! I just always write what I feel!
Abração
Don't beat yourself up!
Allow more time. You will find a new life eventually and I know you have much to offer.
You are brilliant at expressing your feelings through poetry and glad you have this safety line.
Hi Maggie,
Thank you so much for your very kind words!
Yes my poetry is such a great outlet for all my feelings and frustrations! XX
Hi Donnie,
Just passing through again and saw your poem - it is very touching and I feel for you. I used to be rather a sad person but time helps and I hope one day you will be a jolly chap and very happy. Bless you. I will pop round frequently if that is OK, Eddie
Very good terms, reflects the heart in a loss of artistic conception.
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Hi Eddie,
Thank you so much for your message and know that you are always welcome here!
Believe me I was always a really happy guy and one day soon I hope to find my smile again...
All the best!
Donnie
Hi Skywind,
Thank you so much and welcome to my blog! Come back whenever you want!
Beautiful poetry. You are a very talented writer. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Cheffie-Mom,
Thank you so much!!
And by the way your blog is wonderful!
Hugs,
Donnie X
Don't hide!
You have such a way of putting your feelings on paper, Donnie. This was a lovely piece...I hope to see a more cheerful effort soon, though! Don't let your heart lie bleeding on the floor, get out there and live like I know you can!
hugs
Sandi
Hi Expat mum,
No I'm not going to hide... it's time to "walk on" - just the U2 song! X
Hi Sandi,
Thank you for your wonderful words!
Yes I don't intend to remain a miserable bastard for much longer! I must write an upbeat post soon so that people here know that I am a happy, positive guy who is always laughing when not in bad circumstances! XX
Donnie, my friend, you could have been writing this about my life. I feel so torn some days, wishing I could have been what my husband needed me to be and yet knowing that I've spent far too long lying to myself and everyone else.
You and I are going to be just fine. It's hard, but it will get easier, I promise.
Hugs - D
Hi Dear friend D,
Thank you so much for your always lovely words!
Yes we will be o.k.... we just have to think of ourselves now eh? we have spent far too much time thinking of other people when we should have been thinking of ourselves and our own happiness...
What will be will be and sometimes we just have to let fate take us on it's journey as when we start thinking too much the brain gains control of what the heart feels and I think this can put us in the wrong situations.
My Mum always used to say "Always follow your heart!" and I am going to do that now.
Big Hugs and keep strong!!
Donnie XXX
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