Inside My Mind

The space in my heart that you once occupied

screams out for you

like at times when I look forward to coming home and telling you about my day

but I am only greeted by emptiness and silence

or like when I desperately need someone to comfort me

forgetting that your arms are a million miles away.

I guess this is what happens when you make someone your home-

the ‘for sale’ sign was on the front porch

but I couldn’t bear to leave the front door

and I guess this is what happens when you start living inside your mind-

my imagination started pretending that you never walked out of my life.

But I’ve always lived inside a fantasy world,

I’m used to dreaming but never seeing

I’m used to keeping my head up in the clouds

I’m used to imagining that everything is fine

I guess I just forgot to imagine the day you stopped becoming my reality

and started appearing only inside my mind.

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

Such a sad write. When the for sale sign was on the front porch. That was a powerful statement there.

[Brook]

Such great imagery. I really love this, it's like sadness and beauty all in one. Such a raw write, great job.

[Michael G. Smith]

This is what happens when a man doesn't realize the blessing of a good woman.

[wordman]

love is a special thing but when it leaves it leaves a lot of pain and emotion
great write

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I guess this is what happens when you make someone your home-
the ‘for sale’ sign was on the front porch
but I couldn’t bear to leave the front door

I love your use of metaphorical analogies here… it is so painful when the one you loves walks away, not only taking your heart but all the comforts of your life.

[Lyn Anderson]

It never ceases to amaze me your youth. Your clarity and depth of vision in writing these emotional poems is quite stunning. The end is a wonderful one.