Not Enough...

She left without any warning,

Not even saying goodbye,

I turned around and she’d gone to ground

And I always wondered why.

It’s not that I didn’t love her,

And not that I showed no care,

But I got up in the morning

And I found she wasn’t there.

I didn’t know where to find her

There wasn’t even a note,

The only thing that she’d said to me

About leaving was, I quote:

‘I can’t see a long-term future,

I can’t see an always ‘us’,

There’ll come a day when I want away

And I’d hate to make a fuss.’

I noticed her empty wardrobe

For the door she left ajar,

She’d taken the quilt, her drawers were spilt

And she took our second car,

I drove around to her friend’s address

And I asked where she had gone,

But she accused me of carelessness

For losing her friend, Yvonne.

The house is suddenly cold and dark

For she failed to pay the bill,

A dreadful silence is on my heart

For I love the woman still,

And clouds have gathered since she has gone

There’s rain upon the step,

I didn’t think I would feel the chill

But I find my eyes are wet.

It’s not as if I can plead my case

For I don’t know where she is,

The world’s a cruel and empty place

When you lose a goodnight kiss,

Perhaps she’s gone to another love

Is the thought that drives my fear,

Then what I offered was not enough

At the turning of the year.

David Lewis Paget 

Reviews

[Confuser]

David: I loved it, perfect flow, great details and the emotions it evoked was beautiful - such sadness is heartbreak, to commit is sometimes delayed and unfortunately this guy lost out and that's how the game is played...I thought the way you her departure was wonderful; made me like the character; but also this is a poem that will be enjoyed by both male and females. A lesson in it for all. Thank you very much! Dale

[Avinash]

Behind the pen of mystery there is a romantic writer who had his share of heartbreaks. The success of a writing can be measured if they are able to fire the similar feelings in its readers. This one almost made me scan all my ex girlfriends.

[minisla]

The devil you know.... perhaps that was the case .

[R Smith]

extreme sadness David, she really failed to appreciate the strength of the love she had, to disappear so completely as well that's a harsh ending for this poor man who seems to have done no wrong, another great poem :)

[TPK Stories]

It's such a loss when love ends...great work David.

[andrew mitchell]

Yes, the loneliness of love lost followed by the emptiness and longing!

[Marie]

Bu she did warn him, saying she didn't want a long-term future. Maybe she does't want it with anyone. Some loves aren't meant to be captured.

[Lady Lola]

A very tender, delicate poem. I feel for him, but it also makes me want to hear her side of the story. Where did she go? Why can't he find her? Maybe she has a reason for not wanting to be found.

[Barbz]

Wonderful description of love lost. The pleasure of love lasts but a moment compared to the loss of love which could last a lifetime. Love is fragile and must be handled with care. There was a great amount of sensivity in this poem and loved that it addressed a man's point of view when it comes to lost love. Thanks for this write, a sample of your amazing versatility.....Barbz