For so long my life was haunted
By the shoes I couldn't fill
Of someone I'd never even met
And likely never will
I knew you had loved her very much
But I hoped in time you would move on
I didn't understand your need to cling
To things that are long gone
And I've found it's useless to compete
With your version of the past
You remember only the happiness
And forget why it didn't last
So I had to let you go
I was playing a game I'd never win
The gate around your heart is locked
And you'll never let me in
Nicely written. I like the rhythm :)
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DeleteGreat poem. I tweeted it again.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteLove it. Nice
ReplyDeleteAh, Kara, the pain of love. For whatever reason, sometimes the other can't return our love or see the truth of what once was. Or the truth now staring them in the face. A lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteReally feeling the love, pain and sense of loss in this piece. Very well written.It's what I love to read and why i find writing to be such a joy. Honesty is easier in written form sometimes. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAh!
ReplyDeleteLove it Kara. Thank you for sharing !
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful Kara.. I could feel the pain.
ReplyDeleteNice one Kara. I reblogged / posted it on my blog http://janet-generallyspeaking.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-shoes-i-couldnt-fill-by-kara.html
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