devotion blurred with passion
adoring moments yet to be embraced
the spirit of love grace’s hesitant
while weeks pass disturbed
tender hugs breathe numbness
and once warm smiles gelid
as unconscious moments
become one
with bitterness in the soul
beginnings and endings
with nowhere to go
The Saturday Symphony #26 In between the lines
This month, the prompt is to pick a base emotion like hate, love, jealousy, despair, joy…
and delve deeper into it, giving us an intimate view of that emotion; going in between the lines.
-Eugi
“I am learning to love the sound of my feet walking away from things that aren’t meant for me.” unknown
Feels like grief, Eugi. When emotions freeze up
Yes, the feeling of nowhere to go. We can’t escape our emotions.
Very well written Eugi.
Thank you, Sadje!
You’re welcome
Sometimes if we let ourselves fall into the abyss of our truest feelings, there might not be any way back. I do think that’s why people are often different on the outside, if the inside is a mess. they are holding on. very thought inducing this. perfect for the prompt.
Thank you, and so true, you comment, Jude!
There is so much between the lines in life. It can complicate things if too much time is spent trying to figure it all out.
So true, Patricia!
Beautiful poem, Eugenia. In my opinion bitterness comes when love is not accepted wholeheartedly and then gradually begins to fall apart.🙂
I agree with you, Jane. It takes dedication from both sides for true love.
Thank you, dear Eugenia! ❤️
Most welcome, Jane!
❤️❤️
Nicely penned eugenia 🙂
Thank you, Rory! 😊
Eugi…..Eugi this poem brought me to tears! It is like you saw my hubby Kevin & I the 4 years we were married.
He sadly left this world in 2003 by his own hands…..
I’ve written many poems about what happened. I do not think I captured the entire feeling liek you have ehre!! WOW! You are so amazing!
(((hugs))) Sherri-Ellen (BellaSita Mum) & purrss BellaDharma
Aww, you are such a dear, BellaSita, and we parallel in many ways. I’ve had my share of grief, as well, and even though a long time ago, the memories are with me forever. I feel some of my sadness from the past is reflected in my poetry today, even though not intentional. Hugs and purrs, BellaSita and BellaDharma! 🥰😻
You know Eugi for the longest time I wrote nothing after Kevin passed away. I felt “locked up”….I presume it was Writer’s Block….then one day it all came pouring out like a torrent of words!
I lost 2 Husbands & it impacts me to do this day. It is one thing to say “Goodbye” to Parents & Grandparents & older relatives. Burying our Spouses or Children or Siblings while still in their 20’s is for me the WORST!
I guess our sadness is now a part of us, whether were realize it or not?
Yes, our sadness expresses itself at different times and in various ways! I agree it is part of us.
Everything we experience helps mold who we become…it is like we are a compilation of all the experiences & situations & emotions. Sometimes good; sometimes not so good! 😉
Very true! ❤️
Beautiful, poignant, lovely.
Thank you! 😊
I can see this dispare for many situations. Some relationships we cannot save… like when death takes a loved one.
I also think those first teen blushes with ‘love’ would fit. So many expectatitons take a dive when one is left for another.
One can only hope love light becomes a strong rope to pull up the sad soul.
Sadness and grief are hard to overcome, and it takes hope, love and willingness to heal the soul.
💕
Your words made me sad. A poetry’s meaning so often eludes my brain, I read some of the commenters to see how other interpreted your words and while I may not have understood my soul felt what others conveyed here. I now understand your post title. You’re a gifted poet, my friend.
Thank you, Cathy! One of the reasons I enjoy poetry is readers can interpret it to find meaning for themselves.
Poignant write, Eugi. Sometimes emotions can immobilise us.
So true and thank you, Punam.
Love does not always last or end well. Such a poignantly beautiful poem, Eugi! 🙂
Thank you, Cheryl!