A Starless Sky

This dilemma of letting you go, 

or keeping you with me 

is unbearable...

remember you once said: 

"It doesn't matter 

if we aren't together, 

what does matter is you, 

that among the million 

stars I counted, 

you were the one, 

who shined brighter 

every time I looked."

Some things are not easy to let go

but when the time comes,

you have to make the decision

of choosing what you want.

When life gives you choices 

between having it your own way or 

making the person you love, 

happy and content,

I've decided to do the latter,

'cause although it hurts 

but who does it hurt more than me?

After all, all I've cared 

is for your happiness.

Even if it does mean that 

I'll have a starless sky in

a world without you...

https://soundcloud.com/user-557255780/coffee-with-underhill-02-21-2017

Thank you, J Todd Underhill for letting my poetry be heard through your voice 😊

Reviews

[Kerdiwen Glass]

Wow... This is so powerful and I can relate to this really deeply right now. Its hard to let go of someone, especially if you care deeply for them. You want then to be happy, but sometimes it costs your own happiness.
This is really powerful and beautifully written. I love it

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It is exactly that way, sadly...thank you so much for appreciating, KG.

[Kerdiwen Glass]

Yeah, it's very difficult.
You're welcome!

[richieb]

Your words make us all think, what would I do in his situation. True happiness is not to be found here. Only emotional survival. A very well written poem, I enjoyed it.
Many Blessings,
Richie b.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I think that's the key factor of life. To find happiness in survival, whether you get what you want or not..
Thank you for your kind words and appreciation 😊

[Paul Bell]

I don't know if love and separation go together.
One must make the ultimate decision to leave.
I think when the person makes this choice, no amount of words with soften the blow.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I agree. Thank you for sharing your thoughts here. I appreciate it 😊

[LylaCrystal]

My heart ached so much after reading this poem. It's written with so much sensibility that it can touch everyones' soul. I'm very happy to find such an amazing piece of art.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I'm glad that you feel the emotions here and that it touched you.
Thank you so much for your time here and for the appreciation. Means a lot to me 😊

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed the pain of letting love go is painful and yet such a noble act of love and selfless devotion. Spoken with a voice of pain and love.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It is hard and all the more, writing it down.
Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it.

[DIVYA]

The poem flows with contemplation on parting and pain, coming to rest on a beautiful conclusion. One that is very real, very palpable. A great poem on separation and heartbreak YumnaKay.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I've come to the conclusion that this is what most of our lives revolves around.
Thank you for the nice words and appreciation, Divya! Means a lot to me 😊

[DIVYA]

Yes, this is what its all about. You are welcome Yumna. 😊

[An owl on the moon]

So painful. I read your words and felt the shadows swallow the sun. How deep in my soul I wish to find a love that is a divine circle, ever flowing, ever feeding the lovers, and the more they give each other the more they have to give. And yet still I seek, for how can a heart survive starless skies?

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It was painful for me to write this one I rarely ever write in regards with what I truly feel but I started out with this one. It is hard even to imagine a world without stars and yet sometimes you're forced to live knowing that although the darkness may not be always there..
I appreciate your words truly.. Thank you, Craig.

[An owl on the moon]

I deeply appreciate you etching this poem from those hidden places within you, dear one. I read Rumi nearly every day and remember these words when my soul bleeds: " "The wound is the place where the Light enters you..."

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much, Craig for the kind words ☺

[Aishwarya Prem]

The last lines..amazingg!!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it ☺