Abandoned Tears (+1)

Kurt Philip Behm

I can’t cry anymore,

or mention your name

 

I can’t sleep through the night

with fury and shame

 

I can’t give anymore,

stakes gone from my claim

 

I can’t cry anymore

—tears salting the blame

 

 

(Dreamsleep: May, 2020)

 

 

 

Till Thunder Breaks

 

She only leaves me when it’s raining,

to wash away the pain

 

Clouds an ablution to her memories dark,

 drowning a past refrain

 

She returns as the skies are clearing,

to dry inside my warmth

 

Our love in place until thunder breaks

—again to chase the storm

 

(Dreamsleep: May, 2020)

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Comments3

  • BoxMyHeart

    I like your poem overall.

    Sorry if this sounds picky but did you mean with(out) fury and shame?

  • Kurt Philip Behm

    Thanks and no 'with' is correct. Not being able to sleep 'with' fury and shame.

  • Laura🌻

    Kurt,

    Another ‘Dreamsleep’ gem!

    Like rubbing salt in a wound...
    No matter how much we cry,
    No matter how much we give,
    The pain is always there!

    Laura

    • Kurt Philip Behm

      Thanks Laura.

      • Laura🌻

        You’re welcome!

        Hope all’s well
        with you and yours!



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