Passionless Kiss

Passionless Kiss

A Poem by Emmie
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It is what it is.....and that is all I have to say.

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Fiery passion used to keep us up all night
Worshiping each other's body until the morning light
Now the fire is nearly gone, the flame is almost out
"Do you you even see me!" I want to shout
 
This isn't the life I wanted
How did it get this far, I pondered
There's nothing there but an empty mess
But I vowed to stay until eternal rest
 
I've tried to struggle against my bonds
that keep me tied to you, you've won
My time is over, no song has been unsung
I don't think any of this can be undone
 
My youth has faded, my looks are wilting too
Is there anything left for me and you
Maybe in the next life I'll get it right
But for now, today, I'm giving up the fight
 
My body is just any empty shell 
As my soul endures this silent hell
It's not about regrets or what I miss
It's just nothing hurts more than your passionless kiss
 
 

© 2009 Emmie


Author's Note

Emmie
This came to me on my way home. I guess there was a touch of sadness in my heart.

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Emmie,
Such a heartbreaking poem. The woman in you feels so trapped, like life has just zipped past. I was in this same boat one year exactly. Not writing, dreaming, nada. I am free now. You wrote this piece with as much a plea to your partner as well as to yourself. Remember, we are the life we live. We create what we desire..

Nicely written poem/
Lynne

Posted 14 Years Ago


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Hey, Emmie, from the beach. Wow, this piece says a lot. I can relate after my 23 year marriage grew apart, and I've given and received the passionless kiss. It's a shame, but it happens. Life rolls over us after marriage, when during courtship, nothing could prevent the sincere coming together. Thanks for sharing this piece and baring your soul. However, keep smilin'...Lee

Posted 14 Years Ago


sounds very, very sad.....hopefully not a permanent sadness.

Posted 14 Years Ago


It's a familiar story well captured in your words... charged with deep feeling and the emptiness of the situation... I'd be really interested in your reaction to my poem 'Marital miss' - a bit more explicit but reflecting how it can be... for me anyway. Thank you for brave writing.

Posted 14 Years Ago


wow......didnt know you could write like that mommy

Posted 14 Years Ago


In the words of BB King, The Thrill is Gone! The kiss, however, is a metaphor for the larger relationship the marriage, when our idealism clashes with the reality we live and the acknowledgement that we have made compromises along the way. We have made those compromised in the name of something larger, perhaps, family, and the ideal of what a relationship should be, the sacrafice it entails. This line says it all "There's nothing there but an empty mess. But I vowed to stay until eternal rest." What we do in the name of love.

Posted 15 Years Ago


In the words of BB King, The Thrill is Gone! The kiss, however, is a metaphor for the larger relationship the marriage, when our idealism clashes with the reality we live and the acknowledgement that we have made compromises along the way. We have made those compromised in the name of something larger, perhaps, family, and the ideal of what a relationship should be, the sacrafice it entails. This line says it all "There's nothing there but an empty mess. But I vowed to stay until eternal rest." What we do in the name of love.

Posted 15 Years Ago


In the words of BB King, The Thrill is Gone! The kiss, however, is a metaphor for the larger relationship the marriage, when our idealism clashes with the reality we live and the acknowledgement that we have made compromises along the way. We have made those compromises in the name of something larger, perhaps, family, and the ideal of what a relationship should be, the sacrafice it entails, and live in denial that we have. This line says it all "There's nothing there but an empty mess. But I vowed to stay until eternal rest." What we do in the name of love.

Posted 15 Years Ago


Very heartfelt piece... I could feel the heartbreak reading it... and the ending, that does hurt, cause there is nothing more tragic when a kiss has no passion.

Posted 15 Years Ago


Awww don't be sad Emmie...this is an emotional write for sure. I would ask but you did say "it is what it is and that's all I've got to say." great write like always my dear friend...

Voice


Posted 15 Years Ago



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I am a wife and mother of 5. I used to write and draw a lot when I was in school. One of my "books" actually became very popular among my fellow students. After I got married and had children, I put t.. more..

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