by Shelbia C.
Member since:
November 19, 2006

Just Wondering------Repost

October 06, 2008 03:09 PM EDT
views: 68 | comments: 26

My flower  bowl lies shattered.
Tiny pieces of delicate blue
Are scattered across the floor
And the painted yellow rose
No longer has a stem.

I wanted to fill my bowl with violets,
But I wasn't thinking.
In taking it from the shelf
It slipped through my fingers
And became a pile of pieces.

Was it the same for you?
Were you just being careless,
Or was breaking my heart
Just a simple pleasure?

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Comments: 26

Shelbia C. Oct 6, 2008, 3:10pm EDT
This is a repost of something I published when I first joined Gather. It didn't get too many views or comments.
Spencer T. Oct 6, 2008, 3:22pm EDT
I get goose bumps often when reading you. As if you touched just the right spot to ruffle my mind. Your writing is always awesome to me.
David W. Oct 6, 2008, 3:30pm EDT
It should hhave. This is worth the read and the feeling it provokes.
Judy Kiser Oct 6, 2008, 3:38pm EDT
Very nice work!
Cheryl W. Oct 6, 2008, 3:44pm EDT
I love this, Shelbia. I know many can relate to this....
Marie J. R. Oct 6, 2008, 3:53pm EDT
Whoa!!! my dear,,,sound of hurtful hurt,,, Bless you,,,
Sara E. Oct 6, 2008, 5:02pm EDT
Wow. This is amazing! So sad and beautiful, I love it!
Great poem. Glad you chose to republish!
Aimee "I Love Points" K. Oct 6, 2008, 10:12pm EDT
good job
Marcella W. Oct 7, 2008, 1:23am EDT
I know that same feeling in my heart.
well done. : )
Kerry (A tree, not a lemon) .. Oct 7, 2008, 3:58am EDT
You are wonderful Shelbia:)
I'm glad I found your little place on Gather.
Kerry (A tree, not a lemon) .. Oct 7, 2008, 4:01am EDT
Thank you for posting to Poetry by Us

Your poem has been featured.
Helen C.D.~2009 ~. Oct 8, 2008, 8:03am EDT
There is good imagery in this piece. I must have missed it....I must say I like it .
Wendy W. Oct 12, 2008, 7:03am EDT
I love this. This is my interpretation...the flower bowl, a symbol of love and how it should be ( full of beauty, harmony, and fills the room with goodness)...the delicate blue color and the broken pieces scattered are the arguments and tip-toeing around each other at the end of the relationship..the petals of love's yellow rose is separated from the stem that held it strong in life...you want to move on, (to fill your bowl again),but may not be ready for fear of another unhappy ending. My advice is pick one flower at a time and enjoy them all. LOL Great job!
Rose H. Oct 13, 2008, 11:34am EDT
I didn't see the last verse coming - I love it, Shelbia.
Sandra T. Oct 14, 2008, 5:08pm EDT
Wow that is awesome
Michelle W. Nov 4, 2008, 11:36am EST
Very very nice!

Thanks for posting to http://poeticjourney.gather.com/
Marsha S. Sep 9, 2009, 4:24pm EDT
My son needs to read this as I know the woman he just broke up with last night (as well as her children) are feeling the same
Risa G. Sep 9, 2009, 10:19pm EDT
How pretty.
Renita P. Sep 9, 2009, 10:46pm EDT
nicely done
fancy c. Sep 10, 2009, 3:39am EDT
nice
Nancy Biri Sep 10, 2009, 11:32am EDT
Very nice
Marsha S. Sep 10, 2009, 1:46pm EDT
Stopping by again from ~3,000 Here We Come!~
Love from Darlene! Sep 10, 2009, 7:45pm EDT
Please, continue to post your poems, you will be amazed at the number of gather members that enjoy your gift.
HEIDI F. Sep 10, 2009, 8:21pm EDT
those are great words.
fancy c. Sep 11, 2009, 12:50am EDT
awesome

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