When you're miles away

MendedFences27

When you’re miles away



When you’re miles away

I can’t write and I can’t say

anything. My life’s cliche.

 

It was rainy then, and cold. 

It always is, or so I'm told

when life and love have gone astray

and other things take you away.

 

When you’re miles from me

I can't write and I can’t see

anything. My life’s debris.

 

There was a storm yesterday.

There always is, or so they say

when love packs up and runs away

“to other things,” I heard her say.

 

When you’re miles away

I can’t write and I can’t play 

anything. My life’s niente.

 

Since then it’s raining every day.

Perhaps they’re tears I shed today.

With your love gone I wilt away

and other things all fade to gray.

 

When you’re an ocean away

I can’t write and I can’t pray

for anything except... tomorrow.

  • Author: MendedFences27 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 10th, 2020 17:29
  • Category: Love
  • Views: 85
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  • Goldfinch60

    Very emotive write, may that tomorrow be with you today.,

    Andy

    • MendedFences27

      Thank you Andy for your kind words and wishes. May a new "Tomorrow" be with you as well.

    • Fay Slimm.

      A gentle but powerful lament Phil. - - as your words aptly say - -each day can hurt when distance pushes itself between lovers .

      • MendedFences27

        Thank you Fay. As you say every day can hurt when you are separated from a lover, but there is always tomorrow.

      • Doggerel Dave

        The craft, construction, rhythm; I can take that poetry all day (and yours here is exceptional) - even if it's about love.
        Regards, Dave

        • MendedFences27

          Love - #1 poetic subject. So difficult to find a new way of expression. Thanks for reading my poem and for your kind words of encouragement.

        • orchidee

          Good write Phil.
          OK, I'll come back. Dunno why I went away. I'll keep ya company still! heehee.

          • MendedFences27

            Thank you O. No need to return we're both here on MPS. Thanks for keeping company with my poem.

          • L. B. Mek

            a moving read, well structured and written to be accessible and as a result will be relatable to many,

            • MendedFences27

              Thanks L.B.. Did you read it while you were moving? I believe all poetry should be accessible and relatable. Again thanks for reading my poem and for your words of encouragement.



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