by Shelbia C.
Member since:
November 19, 2006

Missing You

January 15, 2009 01:25 AM EST (Updated: February 24, 2009 05:05 PM EST)
views: 137 | comments: 37

I miss the way things used to be
When our world was simply you and me.
And I could show the love I now must hide
the days when my tears were still uncried

I miss the days when we were young and free
we thought that's how it would always be
We were on top of the world and in control
Those were the days when my heart was whole


I long for the days when my life was still fun
When we were two and I was loved by one
Back to a time when life was still fair
When I wasn't lonely because you were there.

These days I bathe in a tub of tears
Collected unwillingly these past few years
And I add more because you can't see
That without you there's just me

 

 

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Comments: 37

meca me Jan 15, 2009, 1:58am EST
You sound sad...I thought you might like this site! http://www.real-wishes.com/
William Dotani Jan 15, 2009, 2:03am EST
Your raw emotions are front and center throughout this excellent verse. The rhythmic flow fits your topic to a T. It's a sad poem, but I enjoyed reading it.
L. H. Jan 15, 2009, 2:08am EST
I feel sad too.
Wonderful poem; so much *real* feeling here -- I hope that the writing of it can ease some of the pain and if not, that your friends on here might be able to....

Gentle Hugs,
Marilyn (you are not alone)
Kushal Poddar Jan 15, 2009, 6:51am EST
Yes, we all seem to circle the same path...
missing a time when touch means more than a touch.

Great poem.My friend,

Wintry House
Love is a truly difficult thing to navigate, so painful. Very good Shelbia.
ELLEN B. Jan 15, 2009, 9:45am EST
Great description Shelbia of the emotions that love can give birth to in our hearts and soul. I hope you are not sittin in that tub. That was a great line by the way. You have aptly described the pain we can all relate to, relative to the Power love can have, and does with each of us. Great job.. Glad to read you again. Ellen B
Angela A. Jan 15, 2009, 2:17pm EST
My computer is moving very slowly today, so sorry for the very short comment.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
Michelle W. Jan 16, 2009, 10:31am EST
Shelbia, I think this is one of your best poems! I am so glad to read you again!!!

Thanks for posting in Journey Into Poetry !

Sorry for deleting the last comment ... I put the wrong group name in my thank you! How embarrassing!!
Linda B. Jan 16, 2009, 10:09pm EST
A very touching poem.
Svetlana Goryacheva Jan 18, 2009, 2:39am EST
Brilliant poem, so sincere and deeply moving...

Blessings and best wishes - S.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Jan 18, 2009, 12:58pm EST
Oh very well written. I could feel the words when they flowed.
Lawrence U. Jan 18, 2009, 6:02pm EST
Wonderful poem from the heart! The third stanza captures the feelings very well, indeed. A pleasure to read!
Sue T. Jan 18, 2009, 8:24pm EST
Shelbia, this is a melancholic, moving poem with a lovely rhythmic flow ~ well done.
Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Jan 19, 2009, 1:40am EST
Oh fascinating and lovely poem !

I love to read your presence fully !!

So true to make all yearn for the sincere feel worthy !!!
Diane "stormyz" B. Jan 19, 2009, 2:06am EST
Thank you for posting this to the Ratings Rampage Group
Melanie B. Jan 20, 2009, 1:11pm EST
Shelbia~ My gosh that was so very touching ..
Wilma M. Jan 21, 2009, 5:53pm EST
Very well written but so sad.
Eric T. Jan 22, 2009, 3:19am EST
Brilliant!
Ah, but what a beautiful me you are, Shelbia ... and love attracts love to itself. Your heart will sing again.
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Jan 22, 2009, 12:18pm EST
Sad but beautiful poem
Jan C. Jan 22, 2009, 1:57pm EST
That was beautiful, thanks for sharing it with us. We could really feel the emotions in your writing!

I second Magi... beauty does attract beauty~
Alison H. Jan 23, 2009, 3:00am EST
Beautiful poem. The tub of tears made me think of the Great Salt Sea. It would be hard to drown in it as the salt holds you up.....
August Lady Jan 23, 2009, 10:57am EST
Lovely poem-really nice flow to it!
Sharon K. Jan 23, 2009, 6:20pm EST
Lovely, truly spoken from the heart! Thanks for sharing....
Marsha S. Jan 23, 2009, 10:00pm EST
Just letting you know your content has reached 25 comments and has therefore been removed from ~3,000 Here We Come!~
Terry M. Jan 23, 2009, 11:43pm EST
Beautiful!
Alkistis Wechsler Jan 24, 2009, 7:29am EST
We can still find a level where a beautiful past is our future ...
Terry Collett Jan 26, 2009, 3:04am EST
I understand that feeling. This well captured, this poem has, caught it well.
Kathryn E. Feb 24, 2009, 6:11pm EST
Featured in the Triple Name Club.
Melanie B. Feb 24, 2009, 7:58pm EST
Thanks for sharing
B.B. B. Feb 25, 2009, 2:05am EST
This comment is to let you know that your post has reached 25 comments and will be removed from the group ~3,000 Here We Come!~ Congratulations!
rainne chandler Feb 26, 2009, 6:41pm EST
it was just lovely and so beautiful
Gene P. Mar 20, 2009, 11:05pm EDT
Thanks for posting your content to the group Whatever!
Christine G. Apr 26, 2009, 11:28pm EDT
Thanks for sharing.

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