The ones that got away
It's Been a Long Road
Day of Month of Distant Year
Dear, the ones that got away,
Fear. Pain. Hate. Sorrow.
Lost. Adrift. Sleepless. Hopeless.
Regret. Questions. Tears.
Yours,
The boy you left behind.
**
Day of Month of Later Year
Dear, the ones that got away,
There were times, in days gone by,
when I would stand alone and wonder why.
Friends you were, to me incredible.
But then, to you, I was, a fruit inedible.
Crushes come and friendships go.
And time constantly away does flow.
To those who wait, it offers healing.
And to the heart reprieve from steeling.
I’ve learned through loss,
Away to toss,
All hope of answer,
As though t’were cancer.
And await no more,
The fool’s hope for,
your kind return,
or love to earn.
Yours,
The boy you left behind.
**
Day of Month of later Year.
Dear, the ones that got away,
Our ship has left behind the quay
where once we thought to come some day
with friendship strong to ocean spray
and linger long in sheltered bay.
I’ve sailed away, despite the fear
of what you wrought in yesteryear.
And in my heart a feeling queer
though sun is bright and sky is clear
at horizon unknown I now do peer
As though there hides the answers we’re
never going to find if we stay here.
And so to you, I’ve this it say
I wish there had been some other way
for me to you to remain dear
And then these seas together we could steer.
Yours,
The boy you left behind.
**
Day of Month of Later Year
Dear, the ones that got away,
It wasn’t all for romance
When with you I formed a bond
Friendships too have come and gone
Of all types and sorts have I grown fond
Perhaps we could if not for chance
Leave aside and move beyond
The petty lines between us drawn
But too wide the gulf has yawned
To meet again, in friendly stance.
Yours,
The boy you left behind.
**
Day of Month of Present Year
Dear, the ones that got away,
Who turned and ran.
And those from whom I turned and fled
Those who hurt
Those I hurt
I’ve been for years in aching dread
Wondering if there’s a plan
A reason it’s turned out this way
Why you broke me deep and long
Why I broke you in my turn
The pain we cause
This pain we cause
The feelings deep inside us burn
These broken wishes to us belong
But we're too far apart to say
In any form that we might hear
That one of us, the other forgives
Is it enough?
It's not enough
We parted, our lives to live
Beyond the pain from yesteryear
Each of us, that got away.
Yours,
The Man that I became.
About the Creator
Alexander McEvoy
Writing has been a hobby of mine for years, so I'm just thrilled to be here! As for me, I love writing, dogs, and travel (only 1 continent left! Australia-.-)
I hope you enjoy what you read and I can't wait to see your creations :)
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Comments (12)
These were a beautiful collection of poems that all started with the same/ similar line! It really added to the layers and depth of this piece, the way you shifted perspective but not so dramatically! Great work Alex!
I really enjoyed the different styles across the 3 segments. The change in style gives me the impression of how the subject changes too as he ages.
What a powerful piece! I can relate to everything you wrote.
Thank you for this, it captures the feeling so well
This so accurately describes that feeling of time moving too fast, losing too much and feeling as if it is always you being left behind. I loved the structure of this and the emotions in every line. And the way you ended it was great
The challenge of letting go of what might have been to embrace what is & hope for what yet might be. Beautifully & lyrically expressed.
A poem filled with words for us all. Broken souls are we all. Beautiful poetry.
Brilliant 😁
This was stunning, Alexander. I loved the format and the way you followed it through. So much emotion bursting out on the screen. Well done!
I thoroughly enjoyed that! Great work 😊
Wow, that was so creative, the way you broke that up in separate sections, all starting off the same way. That was really lovely and deep, I enjoyed it thoroughly.
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