Too Long In the Tooth

Neville

Too Long In the Tooth

 

Looking back,

at what the future

might hold

for us both, I note

there was

something wrong

after all,

wasn’t there  ..

I could feel it in

the tone of your

broken voice ..

So pray, tell how

are you here now ..

Since I was told

you died long ago ..

Some time

after we parted,

but before

we had said all our

final goodbyes ..

And although we

each have the same

journey to take ..

Then let this be my

solemn

and eternal truth ..

While I am

so very desperate

for a closure babe ..

I am now,

too long in the tooth ..

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 30th, 2024 01:42
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments8

  • 2781

    Autumn is a beautiful season

    • Neville



      I prefer it to fall ..

      • 2781

        That comes, just not yet.

      • Neilton

        Your poem is very beautiful!I enjoyed it !

        • Neville


          Thank you so much Neilton, so very much appreciated .. Kind Regards, Neville

        • orchidee

          Good write N.

          • Neville


            Thank you Steven .. much obliged, Neville

            • orchidee

              At one time we lost our teeth and said 'teef'. Did you join a couple of poets in that eccentricity?!

            • Cassie58

              Beautiful write Neville.While closures are best, they don’t always happen. Speaks to me about ghosts from the past.

              • Neville



                How write you are Cassie ..................... again .. thank you, Neville

              • Doggerel Dave

                I like to assemble my own take with words I choose, Neville, but:
                "Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
                There will be an answer, let it be"

                • Neville



                  Thank you Dave .. N

                • MendedFences27

                  Closure upon a relationship is a heartfelt and wonderful thing. Yet, we can survive and flourish without it. Perhaps it is best, to leave well enough alone. Rekindling a fire upon ashes can get one burnt.
                  "I could feel it in the tone of your broken voice," may be a warning.
                  An honest and heartfelt poem. Very personal and biographical in nature. Avoid ghosts from the past - Phil A.

                  • Neville



                    Sage advice from one I'm sure knows .. thank you sir .. Neville

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Wonderful word Neville.

                    Andy

                    • Neville



                      Thank you Squire ........... Neville

                    • Accidental Poet

                      Words unsaid always seem to lead to regret. Well penned N. 👍

                      • Neville



                        Maybe that's why we end up writing them .. well that and failing memory perhaps .. Neville



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