"Before"

"Before"

A Poem by Valentine

 

 

      "Before"

 
Before the final words are said,
And loves last dreams...are put to bed;
Listen to the hearts...final call
Ere heartbreak comes...to erase it all.
 
Before the first tear runs down the face,
In flowing streams...that patterns trace;
The heart is speaking...loud and clear,
If ears are open...to finally... hear.
 
Before the last footsteps...down the hall,
Echoes so loudly...off of each wall,
Pleas are coming, straight from this heart
One final word...before finalness starts.
 
Before the slamming... out of the door,
And it is too late...to start...all over;
The heart is making...one final try,
To express true love, before goodbye.
 
Before you turn...and just walk away,
Please listen to what...this heart does say.
Let it have...just one final chance,
To erase all past hurt...and peace enhance.
 
Before this heart accepts that, you will be gone,
God let it accept...and still be strong;
As your feet walk...down that hall,
Before the first teardrop...starts to fall.
 
Before this heart...just shatters and breaks,
Slam the door and go...for my soul's sake.

    Valentine

© 2009 Valentine


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Well told, Kathie. The anatomy of a breakup in a beautifully written piece.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Valentine

7 Years Ago

In a break up the faster it gets over the better for all concerned. At least that is how I think I r.. read more
wow! well done Valentine ..poignant, tragic ..so sad ...and before anger tempts unwanted words as well .. so much better to leave ..cool down ..think a bit ...about that first "in love" shared .. oh heavy sigh reading this Kathie! well done says i!
E.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Valentine

7 Years Ago

Guess I am a bit like my mom, the original Valentine, a romantic at heart. She always said I inheri.. read more
Einstein Noodle

7 Years Ago

you know you can take some credit my friend! ;) it is OK!
Wow! Everyone should get a last chance to be able to express hisher side of story when accused, refused, ignored or dumped... This one suits their purpose.

Thanks for sharing this Valentine! Wonderful!

Posted 7 Years Ago


Valentine

7 Years Ago

Thank you for your kind words. Kathie
one final call ,a lot of people can relate to this

Posted 7 Years Ago


Valentine

7 Years Ago

That's for sure. Kathie
Shattered soul and heartache Love there this poem was going from start till its end. never to go back there again. Loves lessons taught on paper and pen written so neatly from the mind heart and soul. Glory be to the Lord whom giveth all a good mind Body and soul.

Posted 9 Years Ago


My dear friend. A lot of deep thoughts in the amazing poetry. You took me to hard lessons and true options. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

Posted 9 Years Ago


Valentine

9 Years Ago

My mom was a poet for Detroit newspapers when she was alive, I have always rhymed she told me. I was.. read more
Coyote Poetry

9 Years Ago

You were lucky. Good to have good elders. I had my Grandparent. Intelligent and strong people. We mu.. read more
Valentine

9 Years Ago

I am just thankful that my parents were married for 62 years, raised 9 children, and we all turned o.. read more
Massively sorrowful love lost or going poem, it feels like you put heart and soul into this Kathie and you told it so very well, great work :)

Posted 9 Years Ago


Valentine

9 Years Ago

I get many ideas from books read or words other people say. Kathie
Beautiful and very moving poem, truly Heart felt

Posted 9 Years Ago


Valentine

9 Years Ago

Thank you. Valentine
A wonderfully written; emotionally stirring poem, Valentine ... Your poem moved me deeply, dear heart ...

Posted 9 Years Ago


Valentine

9 Years Ago

Thank you very much. Kathie

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