A Starless Sky

This dilemma of letting you go, 

or keeping you with me 

is unbearable...

remember you once said: 

"It doesn't matter 

if we aren't together, 

what does matter is you, 

that among the million 

stars I counted, 

you were the one, 

who shined brighter 

every time I looked."

Some things are not easy to let go

but when the time comes,

you have to make the decision

of choosing what you want.

When life gives you choices 

between having it your own way or 

making the person you love, 

happy and content,

I've decided to do the latter,

'cause although it hurts 

but who does it hurt more than me?

After all, all I've cared 

is for your happiness.

Even if it does mean that 

I'll have a starless sky in

a world without you...

https://soundcloud.com/user-557255780/coffee-with-underhill-02-21-2017

Thank you, J Todd Underhill for letting my poetry be heard through your voice 😊

Reviews

[Kerdiwen Glass]

Wow... This is so powerful and I can relate to this really deeply right now. Its hard to let go of someone, especially if you care deeply for them. You want then to be happy, but sometimes it costs your own happiness.
This is really powerful and beautifully written. I love it

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It is exactly that way, sadly...thank you so much for appreciating, KG.

[Kerdiwen Glass]

Yeah, it's very difficult.
You're welcome!

[JayDee]

Wow i like this one.

Definitely something that can get goosbumps going hahaha.
Love the working in this, especially those last two lines.

Thanks Yumna

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hey, JayDee! Thank you so much for liking this one! I appreciate your kind words :)

[JayDee]

A Pleasure

[.]

The difficult notion of letting go of one's love; knowing that it is the right thing to do even though it is a tragedy to the heart inside.

A well written piece. Full of longing and acceptance. An idea that is universal for all those in this world that have loved or been loved. Nice work.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Indeed, it is hard to let go...
Thank you so much, Doodley, for appreciating this piece and for your thoughts as well ☺

[Kelly Scheppers]

First of all, it is wonderful to meet you, Yumna.
Why must there always be heartbreak with love? I suppose it is meant to test us somehow, to learn of our strength, and our weaknesses.

Your closing lines brought this well to its fruition..and I have the goosebumps to prove it!

Take care!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hello, Kelly! Thank you for your insight here! Truly appreciate it!

I think it's not heartbreak same as it's not love either if they leave, merely lessons and experiences for us to learn from...

[Diamond]

Yumna, a great job...there is a lot of seriousness and depth in this writing. I really like this piece very much.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much, Queen, for appreciating this one as well! It means a lot ☺

[MOON]

Poignant write emotional , heartbreaking having lost a love recently this resonates

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hey, thank you! I'm sorry that it resonated with you this way.. I appreciate your comments..

[Johnny Dep]

An emotional feeling of love....Truly love is unrequited.Thank you for sharing.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hey, Johnny, thank you for adding your thoughts here! I appreciate it ☺

[Johnny Dep]

You are welcome dear...:)

[emmajoy]

Such an emotionally visual poem. Here and there moments that hurt, especially when.reading the second time. The finish has to be something final but oh my, it really magnifies the heartbreak, '.Even if it does mean that ~ I'll have a starless sky ~ A world without you...."

Imagine a world without stars.. the darkness must be horrific

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Especially when you've known how it's like to live in the light and now forced to find your way in the darkness..
Thank you for your thoughts here, Emma, and for appreciating this one! Means a lot to me ☺

[Giulia King]

The title got me here ( you know why )
I hate when you have to let go of people or things even if you don't want to. The decision is hard but this poem is beautiful :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you, Gullia and yes I know the attraction ☺😉
It is hard I've still never learned how to do that entirely..
I'm glad you liked it! Means a lot ☺

[deborah]

OOOH so beautiful,this work is marvelous ,,it is so hard to get over with someone,but because of love we let them go

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It is hard indeed! Thank you so much for liking this one! Means a lot to me ☺

[deborah]

welcome ,you a real poet

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Oh not at all! I'm a starter here as well..

[deborah]

but it is great I believe a long journey starts with one step

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Yes, it does! And we have to keep on trying till we get there ☺
Thanks again ☺

[Casey Lou]

Beautifully emotional, and such a realistic theme.
"I'll have a starless sky
A world without you" really spoke to me. I loved it.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hello, Casey! Thank you so much! I'm glad you could feel the emotions here! Truly appreciate it :)