The Shackles of You

So tightly they embed into my wrists
Strapped by the shackles of you…of you
Now there’s no warmth left behind by your kiss
Bleeding out a life I once knew…once knew.

A promised future’s pages scatter to the winds
A thousand colors in the world but none I can see
You abandoned me in a baptism of sins
I saved you but you walked away from me.

I saved you
                But
                    You walked away
        From me.

At first I’d hoped maybe you’d come back…come back
Alas the knife in my spine whispered against that
Visions of us dance into twilight garbed phantoms…phantoms
Replaying these tired heart broken anthems.

Within an emptied bed your face causes me to think
A nightly demon questions the what-ifs without cease
Your very name causes my chest to sink
Tumbling into the fissure of the missing piece.

Your name
               Tumbling into
                                   The missing piece.

Now I see those shackles are no longer of you…no longer of you
They are my own design from tearing myself apart
Everything can’t be erased but they can begin anew…begin anew
Rewind the tape to what was before we had our start.

I too walk away from these now desolate streets
From it’s ashes rises a phoenix
Burn away the scent of deceit and growth of defeat
In favor of a new genesis.

From it’s ashes rises a phoenix
        In favor of a new genesis.

Reviews

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Stunning poetry Jack, such artful storytelling I enjoyed this immensely the pain the despair, to conclude in such an uprising! Lovely work. Starz x

[Jack Necron (Aubrey Jack Peaslee)]

I appreciate the kind review and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by Starzy!

[Coyote Poetry]

Jack. A amazing journey in the poetry. The words took me in and they held me to the last words. I liked how you twist the tale to powerful ending. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Jack Necron (Aubrey Jack Peaslee)]

I'm glad you liked it and thank you for the kind words Coyote! As always, it's appreciated when you stop by.

[Coyote Poetry]

I did enjoy and you are welcome my friend.