For years we walked together,
Two hearts were formed as one,
We've been through happiness, joy and pain,
In the land of Samba sun.
But behind the perfect walls of love,
Something lay in wait,
Those years were all unravelling,
Within the hands of fate.
You tell me you don't want me,
And I asked you to be true,
All your years of secrets,
Never really knowing you.
So now the bond has broken,
And now my heart's my own,
Maybe you never owned it,
Maybe it was just on loan.
But I don't hold resentments,
No bitterness or tears,
Instead of regrets I'll remember,
All of our golden years.
So I thank you for the laughter,
I thank you for the pain,
And I thank you for all the love you gave,
That's left me in the rain.
© 03/2009
This post has been awarded runner-up contender for "Post Of The Day" for 2 days running: 18/03/2009 and 19/03/2009 over at International Best-Selling Author and Photographer David McMahon's Blog Thank you very much indeed David for this tremendous honour!!
47 comments:
How wise of you to love and let go, remembering the good times. Bitterness is a soul destroyer. I have a 'love necklace' on which I string happy memories like gems, so I end up with something priceless...that I wouldn't swap for all the tea in China! xxx
Thank you so much Jinksy!
Yes I could never be bitter, no matter what, heartbroken yes but bitter no... we had too many happy years and experiences together.
Big Hugs! XX
I have to say you're a better man than I would be!
Hi there
Im so sorry to hear of your relationship trouble
Your words are lovely you are very forgivig i wish you the very best for the future,you will pick up the pieces and meet someone meant truly for you.
thinking of you
Andrea x
Hi Expat mum,
I did all the bitterness and hatred at the end of past relationships, but none of them were like this one... I really loved him so I can't hate him XX
Hi Andrea,
Thank you so much for your inspiring words! I'm scared about the future but at the same time I'm excited... XX
(((Donnie)))
You're such a good person, and you are going to get through this just fine. It will hurt for awhile, but I'm glad you're already looking at the positive side of it.
Peace - D
Hi D,
Thank you so very, very much dear friend! I do always try to keep thinking positive...
You've been such a great friend to me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!!
Huge Hugs!
Donnie X
What a wonderful poetry, Brit! Sweet words about a sad history, my friend! And I have to say congratulations for this post! Very, very beautiful!
Hugs and strength for you, ok?
PS.: Sorry for my indian english, ok?kkkkkkk
Hi Murilo,
Thank you very much my friend!!
It's a terrible time but now I am planning my future in Rio... so if you want some English conversation classes just let me know ;)
Hugs!
How beautiful, Brit!
You write very well! Do not save resentment is a precious quality, congratulations!
Beijos
Hi Amanda!
Thank you very much! I really appreciate your supportive words!
And thank you for visiting my blog!
Beijos!
Beatiful poem Irmao!!!
Sad but beatiful
Hi Leo,
Thanks very much!
Abração Irmão!
I think it's wonderful to be able to cherish the good memories and forget the bad stuff. In fact it's the only way to be in life. Anger and bitterness are a total waste of time and help nobody.
Good for you dear friend, keep those beautiful memories in your heart and move on.
xxxxx
Hi GoneBackSouth!
Thank you so much for your wonderful words dear friend!
I've never liked fighting or arguing, I always believe in giving peace a chance as John Lennon once said!
Huge Hugs! XXX
Heartbreak at the end of a love affair is so very painful to endure. It's not always easy for the partner instigating the break-up either and they hurt too. Good on you for how you are coping with it. It's just the loss of future that is quite hard to bear I think. All the plans that you have are suddenly changed and that is scary. Ultimately it is also envigorating and remember that old phrase, 'feel the fear but do it anyway'!
Your poetry is just beautiful. May your heart heal soon dear Donnie and the pain of seperation dull quickly. X
I'm so sorry to read this even though it's a beautiful poem. You are strong enough to move forward and eventually your broken heart will mend. Take care of yourself.
CJ xx
Hi Dear MOB!
Thank you so very much dear friend!
I am afraid and I am worried about my now unknown future, I was in control before and now I'm not. Yesterday I felt so strong and today I feel broken, I just hope something good will happen for me soon.
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! XXX
Hi CJ,
Thank you so much! I hope I can get through everything and come out the other side very happy.
Thank you for your lovely words! XX
Wow. Deep words.
Thanks Dave,
and welcome to my blog!
Just dropped by and saw your moving poem and really feel for you. Eddie
Hi Eddie,
Thanks so much! and thank you for stopping by and leaving me a message! Highly appreciated!
You've poured your heart into this Donnie Dear...I can feel your pain and hear your healing, as well. Sometimes our best work comes from the memory of painful events.
Hugs
Sandi
Hi Sandi,
Thanks so much!!
Yes I really did pour all my heart and soul into this one...
but it's going to be a while until I can restart my life. X
Great.
Good therapy to write histories out of your mind.
Best luck in the future
terrific! Congrats on your POD mention at David's :-)
Fantastic poem. This can speak to just about anyone for we have all loved and lost. How beautiful it is that you have chosen to hold on to the happy memories instead of being bitter and angry. Truly the better way to be heartbroken.
Here's to picking up the pieces and finding someone truly deserving.
((hugs))
Hi ArneA,
Thank you very much! and thank you for visiting my blog!
Hi imbeingheldhostage,
Thank you so much! It was a wonderful surprise to see that I had been mentioned this morning, made my day!
Hi E,
Thank you so much! I'm trying my best to get through it all in the best way I can... and I hope my life can get back on track again soon as I've been de-railed with all this.
Thanks for visiting my blog!
Donnie X
Donnie,
I definitely understand about being derailed by a love that didn't work out. I'm in the same exact place you are right now. It's a painful place but I'm learning to hold on to the simple things and learning to let the things I love be my escape.
Looking forward to more post from you...
E
Hi E!
So sorry to hear about your heartache too!
Life has a habit of kicking us in the arse just as things seem to be going so well eh?!
I too am trying to surround myself with things I love at the moment and my dogs are giving me so much unconditional love too.. it's the simple things that get us through eh?!
I will be posting some more soon and thank you so much for your wonderful comments! X
An absolutely beautiful poem! Congrats on your mention in POTD! It is well deserved!
Hi Sniffles and Smiles,
Thank you very much!!
and welcome to my blog! I really appreciate your wonderful comment!
D-
Life does in fact have a habit of kicking us in the arse (as you call it. Us Southern Gals aren't as cooth sometimes.) ;)
It truly is the simple things that get us through. Dogs definitely are givers of unconditional love- What kind(s) do you have?
As I have more time I'll be reading through yours as well. Expect comments. :)
E
Hi E,
I have 3 dogs, all female: "Bridget Jones" who is a yellow Labrador, "Lucy Diamond" who is a black crossbreed, and "Minnie Osbourne" who is a black and tan Chihuahua.
I have a couple of posts about them somewhere here on my blog with some great photos of them too!
Big Hug!
Donnie
::goes to hunt down blogs about dogs::
Love the name Bridget Jones- made me giggle.
Double big hug.
He didn't deserve your sweet sweet heart. To much better times ahead, Donnie! xoxoxoxoxox
Congrats on your POTD award. Your poetry is so from-the-heart and beautiful.
Hi Donnie (if I may)
I am returning to congratulate you on you POTD award from David. I wish it was in happier circumstances for you. I'll drop in to have a chat form time to time. God Bless, Eddie
Hi E,
hehe yes the Bridget Jones films and books are my favourites so I named her after Bridget as she is also blonde, a little bit overweight and is always looking for her Mr.Darcy haha X
Hi Carol,
Thank you so, so much dear friend!
You always write such lovely messages! Thank you! XX
Hi Eddie Bluelights,
Thank you very much! Your visit and your words are highly appreciated!
All the best,
Donnie
Beautifully written! Congrats on the award from David! I'd love for you to stop by my blog and say hello soon!
Hi Cheffie-Mom,
Thank you so much! and welcome to my blog! It's always so great to receive new friends here!
I'll be passing by your blog soon!
What a wonderful way of looking at the sitch. Congrats on POTD. It's well deserved.
Even though these lines are born out of great pain I would call it a catharsis set in poetry.
May the future bear beautiful things for you, you deserve them. And I am sure you will achieve happiness!
Congratulations on being on David's Post of the Day list! :-)
Hi Pouty Lips,
Thank you very much!
and thanks for dropping by!
Hi Merisi,
Thank you so much for your lovely words!
and thank you too for dropping by and leaving a comment!
Thanks to David this has been my most successful post ever!
Congrats on your POTD 2 days running! That's wonderful.
Hi E,
Thanks! Yes I was so surprised with that! This has been my most successful post ever! (how ironic!) X
Donny, this is just so evocative and revealing of your heartache, wonderful poetry!
Hoping you start to heal soon x
Hi Sarah!
Thank you so much for your wonderful and kind words!
It will take a couple of months but I am already planning the beginning of my new life alone...
Big Hugs,
Donnie X
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