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For So Long

I waited for so long.
Full of hope I stood freezing,
wishing and waiting until
the sun set beneath the ocean's breath.
My heart sank
like a stone in my chest.

The night poured into me,
turning into velvet concrete in my veins.
I felt the moon rise,
I could hear the ripples on the water
laughing out loud - mocking me.
I suddenly knew, I had waited too long.



Poetry by Nathalia The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2018-07-10 at 00:18

Tags Loss  Love  Regret 

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Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
I totally agree with the poeteers that have written before.
A joy to read. Regards Alan
2023-01-21



"velvet concrete" is such a fresh and powerful image!
2018-07-11



Wow:)
Bookmarked!
2015-04-29


Rob Graber
This really expresses how devastating disappointment can be--how it feels: a "stone in my chest," "velvet concrete in my veins." Great job!
2015-04-06


jim The PoetBay support member heart!
I may have said this before, but you have way of expressing yourself simply and profoundly. I am taken from my world to yours.

This is a beautiful, touching, heartfelt poem.
2015-04-06


one trick pony The PoetBay support member heart!
the poignancy of this almost breaks my heart. beautifully written, nathalia
2015-04-06


Jamsbo Rockda The PoetBay support member heart!
This is so good. And I think I know the feeling and you present it very well.
2015-04-05