When you know

[Artemis]

When a rose’s bloom holds no delight
And the moon fails to shine in the dead of night,
The sunshine’s warm but not so bright
You know there is no love.

When the ocean turns from blue to grey
And darkness of night follows through into day,
Enthusiasm goes out of play
You know there is no love.

When sunset means it’s time to sleep
And you need to hold but instead you weep,
When that mountain seems so very steep
You know there is no love.

The clock ticks by from days to years
The laughter fades in its place are tears,
Sometimes you have to face your fears
When you know the love is gone.

Artemis

[polonius]

The ennui of existence becomes the dull, constant ache of despair eventually for us all, especially if we continue to depend on others for the meaning in our lives. A succinct reminder of the suffering and sense of futility that awaits us all. Now I have to go and kill myself. Maybe later.
EXALT=have a suicide capsule biscuit.

[Artemis]

That's justit though Polonius, I'm not depending on him, that's the BIG problem ..... I know the direction I want to go that's the sad part.

No suicide thoughts here my friend, I am happier than ever right now ...K xx

[NewMan™]

hi Kerry,

for starters, the rhyme pattern, AAAB, is simply beautiful, with the B line repeating this has very lyrical qualities and just flows so smooth.

The subject is one that I can identify with so well myself, when you just seem to live going thru the motions, your not living life.

there is a sunrise on the horizon, I can see it from here. In no time at all, that sun will warm you and chase away all those rain clouds.

your words speak volumes, thank you for writing them.

yours,

D.

[Harklight]

Ah ... sublime imagery and strong, easy rhyme. It's a sad situation, Kerry. Knowing it's gone, now you can account for all you have ~ and "that" can be empowering. Beautiful write, mf. H x

[Ebonfire]

Well done girlfriend. We have to deal with the fact of change and things being different, but that doesn't mean it's not all good. Smooth write. Ebonfire

[Jamie~poetshare.forumotion.com]

This poem reads like a verbal crossroads of the soul, one that so many can easily identify with. Outstanding write, Kerry.

[carousal]

Such a sad piece, it carries truth, because every word is true. I hated myself for ending a relationship because I had no excuse other than to know for me it had run its course but that didn’t stop me for feeling her hurt.
Regrets? Yes but then I wouldn’t have met the girl in the blue dress, so maybe its just meant to be. I hope that fate is as kind to you Kelly.
Hugs Cari

[Artemis]

Thank you so much for the wonderful support and the love I feel from each of you. Tough times ahead, but then life never was easy .... K xxx

[matw63]

Artemis - This is a very sad poem, but it is reality. For a lot of people, the love that once shone, becomes a far and distant memory.

Beautifully written

Mat