Like Before

Sometimes the past has to be embraced to move on.

I was dozing

When you called

Dreams fluttering here and there

So I thought it untrue

Thought I was dreaming

When I heard your voice

On the other line

Like before

 

You called me

Not the other way around

Calling just to talk

Away the night

Laugh away our fears

And wipe away our tears

Like before

 

Though I don’t say it

I smile the entire time

My heart racing

My hands shaking

As I listen to

That voice I love

Tell me of everything

I have missed

Like before

 

You laugh

I laugh

No tension in our voices

As we both cherish

These few minutes

And I pretend

Things are perfect

Like before

 

Forty minutes of happiness

Before you begin to doze

And I let you go

To slip into the land of dreams

Hopefully having just one

Dream of me

Like before

 

I wish you goodnight

Then end the call

Laying down

With a smile on my face

My mind at ease

With thoughts of you

Like before

 

A flash of light

Brings me awake

To one last message from you

And before I read it

I wish on the stars

Please let this be

Like before

 

My wish comes true

As I read your words

Hushed confessions

Of hidden, continual love

Of missing me

That I mean something to you

Like before

 

I fight back tears

Happiness flooding me

Elated to know

That I’m not the only one

Who still remembers

And misses

What things were

Like before

 

I reply with simple words

You’ve heard so many times

“I miss you.”

“I miss your voice.”

Asking you to call again

But only if you want

So we can smile and laugh

Like before

 

That one call

Made all the difference

Took away the pain

And bitterness

Left me smiling

Happy for you and her

Glad to know you have someone

Who makes you happy
Like before

 

So, this is me

Fully accepting the fact

That you’re happy

Because so am I

After all

I only want the best for you

Just like before

 

But no matter what

I will always care

I will always be here

I will always miss you

I will always love you

Just like before

Reviews

[Greg Close]

I was just reviewing another poem and remarking how repetition in a poem can totally destroy it if not done well. No problem here. The "just like before" is a nice touchstone from stanza to stanza, and though the phrase remains consistent I think it's interesting that the emotions behind it are transforming throughout the poem. It goes from relief to longing to lingering to acceptance - really cool device. I could feel throughout the whole read that it wouldn't be a traditional "happy" ending, but who's "traditionally happy" anyway? Great stuff.

[Undying Glory]

this was sweet work, such deep meaning in your words. i sure love this poem and i love that description of this poem, how true your words are.

"But no matter what
I will always care
I will always be here
I will always miss you
I will always love you
Just like before"
now those lines were powerful indeed. i mean, how many people can still say that to those they have left behind?
awesome work!

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

Pros: No matter what..I like this..!!

Cons: Good Job..!!!

Overall: :-)

[sarah]

Wonderful poem wonderful meaning juts a great poem!

[Jessica]

I like this. I like how it shows the progression. And I can certainly relate. Good job :)

[Marie Harrison]

Emotional poem. Good for you for letting go. Sometimes the best thing to do for those we love.

[Samantha (:]

I'm seriously bawling my eyes out right now. This is beautiful. My new favorite poem.