Sleepless Serenade

A poet mourns love lost, finding solace in verse.

Paper starts to wrinkle

Ink begins to fade

Letters that I never sent

Since you sent me away

The verses here are madness,

I profess, pursue, persuade.

Love and hope and agony,

I scream your serenade.

In sleepless nights I spoke your name,

But you weren't there to find.

You said I couldn't have you,

So I wrote you in my mind.

In hollow bliss, your memory,

persists in passion profane.

The melody of your voice,

A sweet, perverse refrain.

Haunted by the echo of

Last words you said to me,

Clear mind drifts from broken heart,

Knowing one day I'll be free.

That one morning I'll awaken,

One day the sun will rise,

And I will not expect you,

Sleeping at my side.

And when that night falls,

When I do not watch the door,

Or wait for your return,

To my life and heart once more.

That night I will be free of you,

Unaffected by your charms,

No longer dreaming of the nights,

I slumbered in your arms.

But until all the words spill out,

The well of love runs dry,

I'll sing these last notes of your song,

But never say goodbye.

Author's Note

I welcome all and any constructive feedback.

Reviews

[Misery]

I hope I do not offend you, but...this poem, these words, is this your writing?

"Sleepless Serenade" seems elevated above your previous posts. This poem has a mature 'feel' that runs stronger than what I've noticed in your other poems. Very impressive creation, dear poet.

[Ashley Flynn]

Yes, Misery. These are my words. This is my writing. I'm not offended. If my writing has evolved, that is a good sign. The previous poems were I suppose a comeback to poetry, as I had not written any in almost a decade. I messed around a little more with technique in this piece.

[Misery]

After reading your poem "The Journey" I did ask for more.
You have most certainly brought forth more. Well done!

[Inject Positivity]

Full of melancholic feelings!!! Very well thought out work with simplicity.....Full ratings!!!!

[Emily]

Excellent! Nice meaning. Keep up the good work....

[christopher fox]

This is a great piece. That last stanza is a great ending. Fantastic job!

[AaronFreitas]

Awesome write! Could definitely feel the hurt in this write. "In sleepless nights I spoke your name,
But you weren't there to find." I enjoyed it my friend :)

[Ashley Flynn]

Woah! That was fast! Thank you, I'm glad it resonated with you.