BEYOND FORGETTING

by lindsyjonesunknown, California, USA

Mar 2014 991 Views 19 comments

BEYOND FORGETTING

Craving and longing yet again
For the right words to paint
Bleeding paper from an empty mind
Unsated soul from distant years
Sorrowful ocean filled with hardened tears
Haunting memories that never fades
Splattered on the canvas of my dreams
Languid body and broken bone
From the torments of yesterdays
Listless and pale
As the clouds passing by
Beyond forgetting of a distant past
Mercilessly worming
In my broken heart
Oh how I long to leave behind
The pains buried
In a bowl of sand
Must I ride in this tempestuous life
To chastise me beyond forgetfulness?
I am already disparaged
By my own lack of faith
Would I have to bleed more
So my death will come to rest?

If you think remembering
Is a phantom pain
Come hold my hand
And feel my sorrow
BEYOND FORGETTING.

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Posted: Mar 2014

About this poem:

I posted this last year but I tweaked a little bit

It is not like I am living in the past but that I am reliving my life in the past..

I can move on but happy where I am.

Thank you so much for your comments and read..

Phyllis

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Comments (19)

Spartacus2012Biloxi, Mississippi USAMar 6, 2014

Both poignant and confessional..Well done..

Ken

mimzy333unknown, Washington USAMar 6, 2014

very forlorn and sad my friend, as we get older all we have is our past.

AhyraAdelaide, South Australia AustraliaMar 6, 2014

Nice writte, sad and poignant poem my friend. I reckon we cannot choose to feel or not to feel, but we are free to decide the attitude we want to have to deal with it... You know what? Whatever, but be happy ;) Sending you a big hugzzz!!!

lindsyjonesOPunknown, California USAMar 6, 2014

My dearest Ken, thank you so much. Yes I am very much in the mood of just looking at my previous endless love.. and can't help but being happy even with my own sorrows... and pain...and drowning in it,.. forever..

thanks my friend..

lj

trurorobAlicante, Valencia SpainMar 7, 2014

Deep and reflective, nicely done.
Rob

lindsyjonesOPunknown, California USAMar 7, 2014

My dear dear Mimzy..How is everything in your corner? I can't wait to hear from you after today???? And how is the new computer working out?

Love you my friend..

Phyllis

Odette67Penrith, Cumbria, England UKMar 7, 2014

There is a profound sadness in this poem LJ, though beautifully written from the heart.

lindsyjonesOPunknown, California USAMar 8, 2014

Elena my friend. I really believe that we have to fall in love and then fall out of love just so we can find the words to be exressed about how love can really twist us to death.

Thanks for your visit always.

lj

lindsyjonesOPunknown, California USAMar 8, 2014

My dear Robert, then it would be a worse situation then...But still holding my hand might relieve a little more of those pains..Thanks so much, though..and always happy to see you here..

lj

lindsyjonesOPunknown, California USAMar 8, 2014

My dear Robert, then it would be a worse situation then...But still holding my hand might relieve a little more of those pains..Thanks so much, though..and always happy to see you here..

lj

lindsyjonesOPunknown, California USAMar 8, 2014

My dear Robert, then it would be a worse situation then...But still holding my hand might relieve a little more of those pains..Thanks so much, though..and always happy to see you here..

lj

lindsyjonesOPunknown, California USAMar 9, 2014

Rob your visit is highly appreciated..One of the few long standing original poets here that I know and my heartfelt joy always on your comment...

Thanks..

Phyllis

lindsyjonesOPunknown, California USAMar 10, 2014

My dear Odette, I am so pleased with your endless visits and comments on my write.

Thank you and I will try to attempt on the Tanka.

lj

orientalkoruGlenella, Queensland AustraliaMar 10, 2014

"If you think remembering
Is a phantom pain
Come hold my hand
And feel my sorrow
BEYOND FORGETTING."

Emotions run deeply in this my friend...I'm feeling you...

online today!

weemick1960Fife, Scotland UKMar 10, 2014

Hi Phyllis, one can tell that this one comes from the heart. I have memories that bow my Soul also. I think my front is to be a happy chappie, that's just my way. I feel other peoples pain too much that is why I tend to try and keep my distance, but now and again I do come in, like now. You commit yourself 100% into this write Phyllis. It sadens me to feel this pain is ever with you. They say memories can bring both the greatest Joy and the greatest sorrow. Have a good day. Catch you later. Your Friend always....MIKE.

lindsyjonesOPunknown, California USAMar 11, 2014

My dear and forever friend Mike,,I am so pleased that you never will abandon us..I am a very blessed person to share all your love and your kindness to me and my plight. Yes I will probably be tied up forever on the effect of this love but so is my life..

I am fine my friend..just loving my being alone and loving inside my soul..

Love you my friend..Mike of forever friend..

phyllis

Poetnumber1St James, Port of Spain Trinidad and TobagoMar 11, 2014

Such soulful feelings poignantly portrayed, its hard not to be moved in some way.

lindsyjonesOPunknown, California USAMar 11, 2014

Mike my eternal friend..Your detailed response are always so appreciated..I learned a lot from you and this I am very thankful.

Take care always..

phyllis

lindsyjonesOPunknown, California USASep 14, 2016

How are you my dear M, sorry for the late acknowledgement.