there was nothing to hold
yet you kept clinging
with all your defenses down
merely with pure speculation
even now it is not too late
come on, retrace your steps
retreat to your safe haven
nurse yourself back to life
"just don't expect miracles to mend
your broken heart any time soon"
a broken heart sometimes takes a lifetime to mend.
ReplyDeleteI love the language in this one - well said!!
ReplyDeleteyou know what? I've been to india twice and sometimes I'm so blown away by the similarity of our experience and sentiment given the amazing diversity of our culture and environment.
ReplyDeletei relate so well to your posts!
keep on writing!
very well described!
ReplyDeleteit's a great little poem.
What lovely words. Another beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteExcellent as always.......
ReplyDeleteOh and I don't!
Nicely written!
ReplyDeleteYep! The only miracle there is time.
ReplyDeleteI really like this poem! The frustration of the speaker is obvious and each word is perfect!
ReplyDeletesimple and clear...very true!
ReplyDeleteWhere to expect the miracle and where not to expect...thats the tough question.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem!
Defenses can be repaired!
ReplyDeleteThe first two lines really take you straight into the heart of the poem - nice work!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried to write about love, how do you do it so well?
ReplyDeleteYour poems are always so moving - this one is no exception, with its opening paradox, and gentle irony. Beauty!
ReplyDeleteVery poignant and pragmatic approach.
ReplyDeleteHi Gautami!
ReplyDeleteIt's always a pleasure to come by and read your poems. They always resonate in very powerful ways.
(I finally settled on blogging again- hope you can come visit me!)
Profound....But not the miracle I was hoping for....
ReplyDeleteGreat writing. Checking lots of your pages.
You express heartbreak so well! I'm hoping that sometime soon your poems will be a triumph of new hope. Take care of yourself.
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Tami! I've missed you on my blog break. I see your poetry continues to bloom. XXOO
ReplyDeleteI know that heart break, and I have more than once yearned for a friend to say such things. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteI like the feel of story ...to me it draws me to the material...
ReplyDeleteLovely and passionate as always.
ReplyDeleteIs it my memory playing tricks or didn't you take the bar exam a few weeks back. Hope it went well.
Oh very tough advice to receive: pull yourself up using your own character.
ReplyDeletebeautiful one. At special times one needs miracle to heal the effect !!
ReplyDeleteSometimes a broken heart just doesn't heal. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteNothing says a poem works more than the feeling I get when I say, "Ah, yes, I know that." Not that I'd be able to articulate it as well. Very good.
ReplyDeleteI really like the feel of your poem. When you say, " come on, retrace your steps
ReplyDeleteretreat to your safe haven
nurse yourself back to life"
Beautiful and strong.