Peace

Sitting on a broken tree stump in the cold wintery evening

Overlooking the lake that turn hues of magnificent grey 

I go back in time ….. reminded of the beautiful dances we've had 

Just like the lake in all its glory, dancing away to the soft gentle breeze 

 

I'm trying to forget you ..... I know I should 

I need to walk away ... it's the right thing to do

I’m strong , turned my heart in to stone

But why do these tears still stream down my face ?  

 

Although broken, the tree stump stands strong 

Giving me comfort, kind of shelter….

I'm strong ...... I will carry my duties with grace 

Walking away from this miracle, broken heartstrings…..

 

I will dance with you in my dreams

I will walk with you in life’s different paths 

I will forget you ..... maybe for a minute 

I will always hold you close to my heart ....

 

The wind's howling now ..... the breeze has turned to a gale

The sky's crying, spitting cold icy rain

The lake has turned wild, unsettled, strong waves 

Nature knows me only too well

 

This shall pass...... this shall pass.... the storm, the sadness...

There will be quietness, serenity, and resolute

There will be peace and gratefulness for knowing you.

And there will always be love ....

 

Sitting on the strong broken tree stump, in the cold wintery evening, 

Now turning into night as darkness creeps in 

Weathering the storm both nature and within 

I stand strong ....though broken inside... I will always stand strong.....

Reviews

[Miss Sharon]

(I’m strong , turned my heart in to stone But why do these tears still stream down my face ?) Why indeed. Good write. ~Sharon

[Temperance]

I could be the protagonist in this poem! OMG! I feel your pain! I like how you compared your struggle to the weather. Very strong poem that I enjoyed. Nicely done.