The Writer

The Writer

 

Sometimes I sit here wondering what to write.

Do I write about you?

How losing you shattered my life,

Or do I write about you in the present tense?

To fool myself and the reader,

Into thinking everything is still ok.

 

Shall I reminisce about the day I proposed?

Or how life used to dance in your eyes,

And I felt so complete.

Do I let my pain and anger flow into words,

Hiding my tears behind thin scrolls of ink

As I confess my sorrow?

 

Maybe I’ll write about someone else,

So for a moment I can live their life

And hide from mine.

I know, I’ll write about a sunset,

Or a morning cup of coffee!

That seems safe.

 

No, that won’t work.

A sunset reminds me of your beauty

And you died in the morning.

 

Brian K Walters

Reviews

[~crazy Beautiful~]

My heart aches for your pain, which you write about it utter beauty, I can't even imagine what you have gone through. I have always said, great pain makes for great writing, it comes from the soul, and much easier to relate to.
brilliant back and forth happy sad feelings, your style is unique
in your words i have come to realize that true love is forever.
thank you for entering my contest

[Julie Dant]

Wow. Simply, wow. You, sir, are one hugely talented poet! And I have only read three so far. I am sitting here in wonderment and awe that you lead the reader during the whole write into thinking you had a break-up. The last line is a shock. Just exquisite, Brian..
I also thank you so much for the kind review. I am so appreciative. ;0)

[Christian Walters]

Your words convey a sadness yet they're echoed with a happy reminiscence.
Beautifully done!

[Robert M. Walk Jr.]

The beauty of writing comes out, when the writer her/himself can see that what we experience is just an interpretation.

Perception, eh?


Take it easy, mate.

---Rob