~Nothing Else Matters~

“What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us.”

Henry David Thoreau

 

No matter what we’ve been through

you’ve given me hope for something new

trying to dry all the tears that I’ve cried

dying to feel alive… again… inside.

 

Accepting the way I feel for you

has opened my eyes to a different view

no longer trapped in cracked mirrors

seeing facts a whole lot clearer.

 

A world apart stands a simple man

holding my heart within his hands

spilling the sand, we watch it scatter

love expand s--so nothing else matters.

 

When the madness of sadness starts to creep in

I’m stronger-no longer- do I have to pretend

fear fades with each breath that I take

shaking charades made by mistake.

 

Trust I feel and I share with you

kinship of friendship accrued and grew

we’ll get through each path we choose to pursue

these three words don't always spell disaster

I’ll be loving you and nothing... else... matters.

 

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Rene Salinas]

Oh , my Romanticism . Haven't seen this for a while. In fact is not very common around here (The cafe). The use of intense emotion as an authentic source of aesthetic experience, placing new emphasis on such emotions as apprehension, horror and terror, and awe. In this writing we find all of them. In fact this is probably the "darkest " writing I have ever read from you. I can only assume the reasons are clearly described in the writing so there is no need to put them on show. I really relate to the gesture of the writing. You standing at the top of the castle, bruised and battered emotionally , a storm coming, winds , grey skies falling upon you , your black cloak and the image of the sun at the distance in its reflection that person that will still be there for you until the bitter end.

Nothing else would matter.

Thankyou

[AprilRN1210]

you are always so insightful, it is scary sometimes Rene.. you find a way to see into not only the emotion, the meaning, but the imagery and layers.. thank you for this awesome review.. and I agree with you wholeheartedly.. nothing else matters:)

[hardeep sabharwal]

What a brilliant quote from hanry and what a brilliant poem from AprilRN,
its a fabulous read here
Thanks for sharing :)

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much my friend.. I am glad you enjoyed it.. :)

[writing mojo]

I love when I read passion and inspiration equally balanced..great ode to your muse..

[AprilRN1210]

I am tickled you enjoyed this piece.. Always a pleasant surprise to see you and hear your thoughts. thank you.

[Christopher Robin]

That picture reminds me of that scene from Alien, and I think it's going after that dove!
Hilarious graphic imagery aside, this was a lovely read. Such a unique style, this ransom with a riddle with the answer in the middle.
As usual you've won both myself and the masses over with great lines, great rhymes, (almost) perfect cadence, and of course that specialized subtle sub-textual southern sass sprinkled throughout which we've all come to know and love.
There's little higher praise (considering this website) I can give you than this : your words are a joy to read.

-Robin

[AprilRN1210]

ok leave it to your spidey sense to pick up on every dang thing.. I was in a weird emotional state when I wrote this and when I chose that graphic to play with.. it was more of an outpouring of my negative, troubling emotions that were bubbling up inside and that was supposed to represent the release of it and hope for more calming, positive energy.. either way.. ha.. glad it amused you.. I know the flow was off in certain places, but with emotional pieces I have a harder time editing them too much.. feels wrong to me.. I admit, I always look forward to your reviews... anxiously anticipating that critique.. I have learned so much from reading your works and hearing your criticisms.. I cannot ever thank you enough for taking the time to humor me by reading my writes.. It means more than words can express.. and your praise.... has just made my night.. I feel the smile radiating throughout.. from the bottom of my heart Robin, thank you!...

[Rita L. Sev]

Those three words spell anything but disaster here, April - I love this piece of real romance, the way you bring the reader from feeling the broken heart to basking in love's fullness. :) Some really great lines:

no longer trapped in cracked mirrors

fear fades with each breath that I take
shaking charades made by mistake...

Love the lyric feel in this poem!

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you so much girl!.. when I sat down to write this, didn't have romance feelings at all... was very emotional and just wanted release.. don't know which surprises me more, the fact that it is kinda romantic, or that people actually like it.. ha.. either way, I am shocked.. As always, I appreciate your time, thoughts, and friendship :)

[willweb]

Once we accept these feelings and allow them to penetrate our hearts and our minds then indeed, nothing else matters. We become stronger and at times feel invincible. Able to leap tall buildings and all of that. Love is a powerful emotion that few refuse to let in and for those I feel sorry. This feeling of which you write, this emotion is so much more than mere words, it is everything. Your poem does sing to me April. I really enjoyed this one today.

[AprilRN1210]

how right you are.. acceptance is one of the needed steps.. it isn't as easy as people believe.. but if you can, it will strengthen and lift.. this is such a lovely review Will, thank you.. I am glad my words sang to you... :)

[ksscampos]

I read this in the rhythm of Metallica's Nothing Else Matters and it flowed great. Lol.. great poem thanks for sharing

[AprilRN1210]

I admit, it was playing in my heart when I wrote it and decided to include it with this piece, I am glad it flowed well for you.. thank you.. :)

[icelandicblue]

Love expands and nothing else matters but it doesn't carry any kind of guarantees either. You've got a double edged poem here. We can only hope we don't slice ourselves too deeply and watch that sand we scattered soak up the blood instead we look for a path we can both walk hand in hand.

[AprilRN1210]

First let me say, love the new avatar.. such a beautiful smile.. You always bring a smile to my heart with your kind, encouraging, thoughtful reviews.. I treasure each one.. Thank you so much.. I appreciate it..

[icelandicblue]

Thank you...it was a happy day.

[AprilRN1210]

you're welcome.

[Angad Waraich]

Well this is brilliant.
I need not say anything but that this is a beautiful write.

Thank you for sharing such an amazing piece.
Angad

[AprilRN1210]

Thank you for this lovely review.. I appreciate your time and opinion..

[Angad Waraich]

You're most welcome.

[TheLostMind]

I am spellbound by the sheer intensity of this poem. The emotion is very strong in this one. Its as if they were dying to come out. The flow is amazing. When you find someone special, you will face all your problems head on because you know there is always someone looking after you. Someone who will be there for you for eternity. And Yes, those 3 words "don't always spell disaster". :). This one is going in my favorites :P.
Another fantastic piece, April :)

[AprilRN1210]

I made it to your favorites.. wahooo!.. Thank you so much my sweet friend.. I was having such an emotional day and just needed to write.. this is what came pouring out... I never expected this response.. it means a lot to know that it touched you..

[Rounak Jain]

This is one of my fav songs. The poem. Amazing. A master piece indeed. This one must be one of my fav poems.

[AprilRN1210]

Well hello!.. nice to meet you!.. I am so glad you stumbled across this and enjoyed. I would love to return the favor.. is there a specific piece you would like me to check out?