We thought this was all we’d need:
tangled limbs, false smiles,
pretending we were still happy.
It couldn’t end;
“we’re not like that”.
But we were, all too often.
And what do we have to show for it?
I ask myself, and the answer
never quite came apparent.
We thought it was all we could need,
sweaty hands, bruised lips,
but we’re not like that.
(c) 2007
judithatwood
June 5, 2012 at 3:09 am
Hi, and lots of love from a very rainy Maine. This is a poignant, powerful poem — as always, even then you knew the right words. Thanks for sharing these feelings with us.
halfwaybetweenthegutter
June 5, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Thanks Judith <3 It's funny how you only realise they were the right words year later.
judithatwood
June 5, 2012 at 2:50 pm
That’s the catch, isn’t it?
manicmacca
June 5, 2012 at 3:13 am
Short an sweet yet it say’s so much In so little word’s .. Hope your ok hun??? all my love Brian.xx
manicmacca
June 5, 2012 at 3:16 am
1 more thing an just a thought but maybe some of these may put a smile on your face…
http://manicmaccasbipolar.wordpress.com/funny-stuff/
halfwaybetweenthegutter
June 5, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Cheers Brian
And thanks for the read!
manicmacca
June 5, 2012 at 6:21 pm
No probs and your more than welcome.. big hugs your way.. xxx
anotherbattle
June 5, 2012 at 4:47 am
I enjoy reading your blog so I’ve nominated you for a Reader Appreciation Award. http://anotherbattle.wordpress.com/2012/06/05/43/
halfwaybetweenthegutter
June 5, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Thank you very much anotherbattle
ryoko861
June 5, 2012 at 12:36 pm
True words!
halfwaybetweenthegutter
June 5, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Thanks Ryoko!
JKBradley
June 5, 2012 at 1:33 pm
My oh my, struck a chord. Thanks for sharing.
whereimstaying
June 5, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Oh I love this. Awesome post!
halfwaybetweenthegutter
June 6, 2012 at 11:53 am
Thank you very much!
Kay Salady
June 13, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Yes, it is sad how we realize they are the right words years later. Your writing touches the core of an aching heart as I am sure its roots began there.