Change

who knows why.

                         Change                   

 

How did we get here?

To this place of broken dreams,

How did we become those people,

Like ships passing in the night?

I have no defence or explanation ,

To quiet the demanding voices clamouring for answers.

 

You look at me and it is so strange,

How your glance skates over me,

You smile, but your sadness is too great,

You laugh but it sounds forced.

Is it so easy then to lose something,

That takes forever to find?

 

The ache in my heart is like an open wound,

The pain leaves me gasping for breath,

That I am not sure I really want to come,

Fiery kisses that once fired my blood ,

Now seem cold and undeserved.

And promises whispered on willing ears now float away unheeded.

 

I am smiling because my pride won't let me falter,

And you are trying to force answers,

That dare not come,

I am broken as surely as if thrown from the tallest tower,

And you are going to be just fine ,

Because your dreams changed to not include me anymore .

 

 

                                 Vidya

　

Author's Note

Thoughts anyone ?

Reviews

[Michael Stevens]

Vidva, been there, done that. It was, and is, unbelievable when the person you have loved for years suddenly becomes a stranger to you. I realize I was different after my car wreck and resulting coma, but my ex believed I would never change; that how I was right at that moment was how I'd be forever. I was trying to act normal with 1/2 my brain tied behind my back. The hospital offered her counseling, so she might have understood a little better, but she wouldn't hear of it. If she thought SHE didn't understand what I was going through, how did she think I felt?

[Vidya Bacchus]

Oh Mikey I am so sorry.People say "in good times and bad" and they really don't mean it.As soon as their loyalty is tested they run for the hills.You are one cool stick figure and I am honoured to call you my friend.Beers are so on me bring your funnel dude .Let's get it started :)

[Michael Stevens]

Thank you; I'm sorry to be a whiner dick; do you think the funnel will fit in my walker? If you do, I'm so there; you live in that one house, right?

[Vidya Bacchus]

You need to get a thingy of some sort for your walker and funnel lol.Yes I do live in that one house.You know the one :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Whew. I feel like I was out and hung up to dry. This sounds so painful, the dull ache of love dying while one suffers its demise. It is a beautifully written verse, and heartfelt, and honest.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Kitty no corrections I am scared .Your words always mean a lot :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Well, I gave up on the space period or comma thing a while ago.:) But seriously, you are a great writer and it comes through in this piece.

[Vidya Bacchus]

I have felled the great cat with my space comma thingy yay!!!.Thank you Kitty from you I hold your words close to my heart :)

[LadyAnn68]

This is very sad but many often times what or place we want to get to but ofter don't! You have captured the dismal outlook and the plea in the heart not to include anymore but sounds like the desire gone astray. Well written though...picture is very clear.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you LadyAnn. Your words are very much appreciated :)

[LadyAnn68]

Your welcome.

[Baby Ricochet]

Painful poem. I don't mean it was painful to read. I mean it's full of painful emotions. You know what I mean

[Vidya Bacchus]

Yes BR I know what you mean and thank you :)

[Tina Louise UK]

I can really relate to this piece hun, so very well expressed :) x

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Tia :)

[s y e]

Such a relatable piece, Vidya and sadly I think we all go through it at some point. No one ever promised something would last forever. You really touched my heart with this piece.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Noodle .Yes forever after turns out to be a myth sometimes :)

[s y e]

It does indeed, sadly.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Smile sweetie you sometimes do get the happy ever after :)

[s y e]

I smile all the time. :-)

[Vidya Bacchus]

As do I .I find myself in excellent company :)

[s y e]

Exactly. I also quite enjoy my own company. Looking in a mirror and singing to myself... Shh, don't tell.

[Vidya Bacchus]

I would never,I sing too but the neighbours protest.They must be tone deaf lol

[s y e]

Ha, my neighbours lub me. ;-P They just adore my lovely (not-so-lovely) singing.

[Vidya Bacchus]

They lub me its my singing they really ,really don't lub lol

[s y e]

Well my neighbours lurve me to pieces, they just don't admit it.... stubborn nincompoops!

[Vidya Bacchus]

Ha I can see how much they love you by your scathing name calling lol

[s y e]

Oh I am so nice it's unreal. I am thee nicest person you will meet... but yeah, they are all bampots.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Oh my god ."Bampots" really ,is that a thing?

[s y e]

Yes, it's a Scottish word. HA!

[Vidya Bacchus]

If I used it in my country they would attack me with pitchforks lol

[s y e]

OMG! WHY!? That's creepy, omg. I think I might just shut up now, ha.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Hahaha if you are like me it is very very hard to shut up .I swear I could talk to a post lol

[s y e]

I talk to walls and pillows... so I think we're besties! ;0)

[Vidya Bacchus]

Haha very cool :)

[s y e]

As long as you don't answer yourself then you're still semi-sane.

[Vidya Bacchus]

What, if I ask a question and I know the answer I am not supposed to tell myself ?How is that sensible lol

[s y e]

Ha, yes but not out loud... people will think you're related to me!

[Vidya Bacchus]

Oh screw them (not literally u hear ) I wouldn't mind being related to you one bit.I wonder which one of us would get tired of talking first lol

[s y e]

Definitely not me, I get told you be quiet but even then I can't... I talk and talk and talk and talk and talk... and so on until my little heart is content. I talk in my sleep too. It's a hobby. Ask Jack or Frieda.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Ha it is a hobby very true .I do not talk in my sleep that is very creepy :)

[s y e]

It is creepy... very creepy! Can you imagine: 'zzzzzz, hi, my name is Sye. I want to eat some chocolate' hahahahaha

[Vidya Bacchus]

Ha I am sure sleep talking is not so reasonable .I think you are hoping someone will hear you and get you chocolate lol.I would never say that because I hate chocolate .Yes I am the only person in the world who hates chocolate.

[s y e]

:O OMG! How could you? You traitor to the yappers world!

[Vidya Bacchus]

I am sorry but I hate what I hate lol Deal with it :)

[s y e]

Ha, yess boss.

[Vidya Bacchus]

That's right lol

[s y e]

Don't get used it it ;')

[Vidya Bacchus]

Okay lol......:)

[Sami Khalil]

Some people try to force outcomes and demand answers and have dreams that do not involve others. The other side clamors to get answers and gasp for breath of fresh air...Sad but beautiful...:)......

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Sami K.You always understand so well my dear poet :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are welcome muchly...:)..................

[Vidya Bacchus]

Hope your headache passes soon :)

[Sami Khalil]

Thank you dear...:).............

[Vidya Bacchus]

Welcome...................:)

[Sami Khalil]

:)...........................

[New Theory]

Wow, Vidya. A significant turn away from your other poems that I have read lately, but that doesnot mean its any less good. Your other poems are fun, crazy and bring a smile on my face each time I read it, and then comes this, the words that you take to describe, is deep. This is so serene like still water in a moonlit night. You bring out the best always and somehow make me feel "Hey this is so like what is in my mind right now." Loved it Vidya, you inspire me.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Wow thank you Theory.I am humbled by your really awesome review:)

[New Theory]

You are welcome dear, :)

[A. Amos]

Wonderful piece of writing and I'm sure many will relate to your work, as always enjoy reading your work V...

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you AA .Always glad to see you :)

[ron]

This is sad. I'm sorry for the lose of something that started out so beautiful.
Nice strong poem Vidya.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Nothing is ever promised to be forever .It aint about me Red :)

[ron]

That is true. I'm very glad it's not. :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

I know .Thank you :)

[ron]

You are most welcome :)