Lost Love
This is to the one I loved but left anyways
We were just star-struck lovers
Meeting under a fleeting shooting star
And I remember my heart beating out of my chest
still, I walked away
We only existed under the guise of night
Both walking the path by the light of the moon
Back in those days the darkness was my only friend
And I used you as my North star, guiding me home
Until one day I chose to step into the light
I embraced the warmth of the sun like an old friend
Holding me tightly filling up my soul
Renewing me
But there you stood only ever wavering in the moonlight
Afraid to step out into the sun
I waited for you, long after I should have
Yet you never chose to follow
I loved you because you reminded me of the moon
The glow I once knew so intimately
But I only felt the darkness when I was near you
Being around you felt like being engulfed once more
I don’t regret loving you
It was exactly what I needed
When I was trying to find my way
I had hoped you would join me
Yet I saw you waiver
Never stepping out of the moonlight
So, I walked away
Despite still loving you
Never believing I could find love like yours again
Because I refused to return to the darkness
And I will wander this Earth
Looking for a place to die
Or trying to find a love like yours
Trying to find a way to live
But this time I was the one who made the choice
Knowing I could live with the outcome
Adding you to my reasons to live list
Making love a priority wherever I went
Forever saddened by the loss of my choice
This season of mine led to many goodbyes
Far more than I could possibly know
I'm just grateful for the time we spent together
But baby I’ve got to go
There's something out there waiting for me
Something I must do alone
You may never understand, I know that
But baby I’ve got to go.
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Matthew Mccahey
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This shows a sweetness and a sadness that is compelling--but by no means, universal! Question: As a writer myself, I am always scouring the universe as I know it for ways to improve a piece. Are you open to suggestions, supportive feedback, etc etc.? BTW: I taught school for thirty years which can ruin one's personality. ;)
writing skills are truly impressive
This is incredible. I love how you wove so much emotion into this
Fantastic Piece😉❤️📝💯👌🥹-
This is what exactly happened in my life too. I had choose my career and dreams among love. As though it's hard to breakup but I did it anyway. Individual freedom is Ultimate. Marrying, giving birth, Feeding and breeding are endless terms. I choose my inner peace over everything.
I am so glad that I you got top story and it led me to discovering your poetry…❤️🙏✨
Matthew, I may not be able to resonate with this as I've never walked away like this, but I think this poem is so lovely. It's wonderful that you could pen this down to such detail that someone like me who can't understand this, gets your emotions!
I may never be able to understand why it is okay to walk away from someone we love. I understand that you didn't want to return to that darkness again. I'm not saying you shouldn't have done that. Of course you know what's best for you. Just that it's something beyond my comprehension. You wrote this poem so beautifully!
Emotional and that's the way love goes!!!❤️❤️💕
that's so sweet, bittersweet, actually. Reminds me of a love I had many years ago. He wouldn't budge; I wouldn't stay. By the time he was ready to move on, I was long gone. I've never forgotten but also never regretted my choice. GREAT poem. Thank you for the memories.
This was so good! I have left those I love and it was for the better, though I will always love them