The music I heard was nothing like yours
How did I get so lost?
Swaying to a long-forgotten song, sweet refrains in my mind
Gentle blues, lost jazz melodies, seriously sentimental
Fantastical music echoes in my soul
Leaning into you, never quite close enough
Never touching
Ashamed of my desire
Fearful of my truth
Rushing forward
Falling backward
in uncertain terms of confusion and pain
Your music was dissonance, smashing cymbals, crashing drums
No kind words. No warm embrace. Nothing. Empty. Cold.
No understanding. No caring.
Tired of running into a hard wall
The music in my soul mismatched with the possibility of you
So, I turned, following the breadcrumbs back home as I danced away
About the Creator
Tina D'Angelo
My first book, G-Is for String, is now available on Amazon! Set in the 1970s, the story follows Tina's first years of learning the ropes of dancing in strip clubs and X-rated theaters. There is never a problem that she can't make worse!
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Oh wow, it’s great to see poetry from you!
Such a heartfelt message and a beautiful but sad journey you took us on! Choosing to walk away is sometimes the hardest but best thing you can do for yourself!