I had no idea
Until it happened, how much pain I’d feel
Each and every day
I think about you, ‘bout what I would say
If I got another chance
But chance ain’t on my side
And no matter how hard I try
I just can’t get you off my mind
I keep trying to be a bigger person
It’s not working, inside I just keep hurting
And through your rose tinted glasses
You may think that the grass is
Greener on the other side
And so you say goodbye
Think it’s your time to fly
But colour doesn’t always mean
Beauty, hope and evergreen
So I cannot let you go
And the harder you pull
The tighter I will hold
If I could turn back time
I’d do whatever that would save your life
I’d stay by your side
Remove the pain and tears from your eyes
If I got another chance
But chance ain’t on my side
And no matter how hard I try
I just can’t get you off my mind
I keep trying to be a bigger person
It’s not working, inside I just keep hurting
And through your rose tinted glasses
You may think that the grass is
Greener on the other side
And so you say goodbye
Think it’s your time to fly
But colour doesn’t always mean
Beauty, hope and evergreen
So I cannot let you go
And the harder you pull
The tighter I will hold
All I feel is guilt
Stuck in the shadow of the hole you built
Wish that you were still
Around me but I know you’ve grown your wings
You won’t get another chance
Cause chance has left your side
And no matter how hard I try
All that’s left is to say goodbye
Copyright © SabreLi
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Author:
SabreLi (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: This is about the loss of a friend, who died far too soon by their own hand. Maybe more like lyrics rather than a poem due to the structure, repetition and rhythm.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments5
THANKS SABRE ~ This is a very powerful and poignant poem which made me both sad and caused me to think. A number of my close friends have taken their own lives and my feeling always is ~ If only I stayed with them 24/7 ~ If only i read the sign better etc ............... BUT I DIDN'T and I do miss them every day. Your poem is a lament and its angst is increased by the repetitions " Inside I just keep hurting" and "The harder you pull ~ the harder I will hold" In the end you resign yourself to inevitability (as we all do !) "And no matter how hard I try ~ All that's left is to say goodbye" Thanks for caring ~ thanks fro sharing ~ YOURS BRIAN ~ HUGS
Thanks Brian, can always count on you to offer great comments 🙂 Yes, it is a sad subject that is horrifically common but I hope that everybody in this situation found peace in the end, on all sides xx
i really love this hey check out this artist she goes by Silversyde i found her a few weeks ago she kicks
Thank you! Yes I will check out the artist xx
This is absolutely amazing!! The pain is evident in the words and my heart broke while reading this. But in the end, "All that's left is to say Goodbye"
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for your lovely comment 🙂 Yes, in the end we must all say goodbye, as painful as it is xx
Such a tragedy brought but beautiful heartfelt words. My condolences to you. Thank you for this piece.
~RTBH~
Thank you Rose 🙂 I generally write from personal experience which I hope brings a level of realism and emotion to the work, I appreciate your taking the time to read and comment. Take care 🙂 xx
I love when writer's and poet's, alike, share from personal experiences, it makes the pieces much more worth the read!
Sabre, this is beautiful. I too have experinced the loss of a close friend caused by a depression too strong for him and I can relate.
I am sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing. You have inspired me to publish my lyrics about A.
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Thank you so much once again, Francesco, I greatly appreciate your reading and comments 🙂 I look forward to reading your piece and am glad you feel inspired to share after such a horrible experience xx
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