Letting Go of Your Ghost
Even though we were over
a long time ago ..
It still hurts like hell today ..
And even now,
when I find a trace of you
somewhere
and recount what we once
used to call our
uncomplicated love affair ..
Take for instance,
a flake, or a wisp or a taste
of you on some
old, chipped and likewise
discarded
porcelain tea cup perhaps ..
Or your sweet,
unmistakable scent on an
unopened envelope ..
As I stumble somehow on
your intimate DNA ..
Such little things mean so
much more to me
these days and effectively
prevent me
from letting go of your ghost ..
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Author:
Neville (
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Letting go of someone's memories is really hard...loved the way you called it 'letting go of your ghost'..Great write..🥰😍
What a wonderful way to start the day, thank you and kindly my very dear thinkerbell .. Neville
It is so hard to let go of those we have loved Neville.
Andy
thank you kindly .. but it's even harder to hold onto a ghost .. Neville
Good write N.
Ta Steven ..
A poem felt from the heart were passed laceration so reopened by small reminders. A touching piece of work.
Many sincere thanks sorenbarrett .. Neville
Ah… there it is… something that I know about and sometimes wish I didn’t for some past connection that hasn’t really passed… you got that one nailed in poetry…. Yet ghosts go right through walls…
Thank you for your visitation .. Neville
You can let go of the "Ghost." but the "Ghost" may not let go of you. "Ghosts" can hide in your closet, in your bed, behind your sofa, or the back seat of your car. There is no escape, only making a gentle arrangement. Honestly, we all have fond memories of someone we loved and lost, and who's memory we cannot shake. It's best to cherish the memory and endure the longing. Your poem captures the essence of this dilemma beautifully. Loved it. - Phil A.
Thank you Phil .. Neville
Poignantly conveyed lines of loss where the wound still remains deep. Not easy to forget those memories, they can return at any time. A touching poem Neville. Haunting even.
Thank you Cassie .. I owe ya .. Neville
Great write
Thank you Tony .. Neville
You're welcome
A fine write, Neville. The feeling comes through.
Thanks Tom .. Neville
Wonderfully expressed! It is indeed so hard to let go of the one's we love, whether when they've passed on...or if they've let us go for some reason or another. Either way, loss is loss and these "reminders" can be very painful. Excellent poetic expression, my friend! 👏
Empathy becomes you .. Many thanks my friend .. Neville 😎👍
I prefer it thus, myself. The ghost of whomever I cherished seems to flit off like the vapor it was before I catch my fill of whom I couldn't release, had I the ability. Excellently rendered with an exquisite poignancy and grand imagery. Thank you very much for sharing.
Oh' wowzers, thank you Missy .. just be careful tho' my very dear friend, a little bit of self disclosure can go a very long way .. Neville
lovely reminiscence. Enjoyed it
I am glad you stopped by .. thank you .. Neville
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