Forgive me

Just words

                          Forgive me

You are so far away from me and  I wish to see you.
The day seem longer and sadder.
The sun seem less warm and bright.
I didn't know you were my gentleness and hope in this wild ride.

Please forgive me for what I did to you.
I was young and foolish, learning the many ways to love.
I made the lover's mistake, not appreciating the gift of kiss and embrace.

I hope I didn't leave you with regret and negative thoughts of us.
You are a fond memory I cannot forget.
In the midnight hours. I whispered a wish for your soft hands tangling with my hands.
Kissing those tender and sweet lips till sleep stole our passion away.

I know our ending was filled with sadness and I wish your new beginnings are filled with
happiness and joy.

I learn too late. Ain't no sunshine when you are gone.

                                     John Castellenas/Coyote

Author's Note

Just words

Reviews

[Danny-Dark0]

Wow, that hit hard. Very evocative and powerful, really stirs the feelings of unrequited love, and the enveloping sense of regret that comes over everyone at some point. I also noticed some Bill Withers came out in the last line there which was a nice touch. Great read!

[Coyote Poetry]

Bill Wither song. One of the great songs of the sixties. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[natureislelove]

Very touching and powerful words. Lovely poem.
I feel like i can relate to what was written. Keep up the good writing.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Carolynn]

You did a great job describing the story of regret that I'm sure many have suffered at one point or another - nicely done with the beautiful song to enhance it :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Carolynn. I appreciate the comment.

[mou]

if thoughts flow in such a way, nothing can't stop itself to forgive....such a wonderful poem I must say...

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you mou. I appreciate the kind words.

[mou]

it's my pleasure..

[CA Anurag Sharma]

lovely words... how often we miss the moments that go by, realizing that we wont be able to cherish them again. I wish you get that sunshine again. Good one!!!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Anurag. I appreciate the comment.

[barleygirl]

I really love this poem! It's nicely filled with humble confessions, without going super gushy & self-deprecating. Just simple & honest regrets, but most of all, focusing on lingering feelings of love. Very nice balance of highs & lows. You have a way of hitting a nerve in your reader, illustrating a detail so well, it resonates. Such as in this line: "I didn't know you were my gentleness and hope in this wild ride." Thanks for sharing.

[Coyote Poetry]

Most of us hold regret. We ran when we should of stay. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[hardeep sabharwal]

very emotional write, written and expressed well

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Renée]

Just words? it is never "just words" when someone writes their heart..

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Renee. I appreciate the comment.

[joshua deathdealer]

Its been a while and this was a nice one to start with. Thanks John. Very romantic with familiar feelings I can appreciate.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Joshua for reading and the comment. Good to see your name upon my site.

[joshua deathdealer]

Your welcome sir. Thank you for still be here. Love you guys. Take care. I'll be around.

[joshua deathdealer]

And thank you for your reviews!