Don't Go
When a relationship looks like ending...9 total reviews
Comment from susand3022
Hi Gypsy, I can feel you here... I didn't feel that way when I ended my marriage, and we had a small child. We didn't fight, we just were better as friends than married people, and I knew, we both knew, that if we did it then we could remain friends... if we waited, well, maybe not.
A few years later, I met my current boyfriend. What I found out then threw me for a loop. He says we met when we were young. I was about 18, he 21. Before either of us was married. (his wife absolutely ruined him, he's got terrible issues when it comes to relationships now) I don't remember this meeting at all, but it wasn't for very long, a few days maybe? In any case, it didn't take long (this time) before I realized that he was 'the one' and now it kills me to realize that we could have had it all. We could have had the brass ring that whole time... marriage, kids, the works. It just breaks my heart. Life...
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019
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Hi Gypsy, I can feel you here... I didn't feel that way when I ended my marriage, and we had a small child. We didn't fight, we just were better as friends than married people, and I knew, we both knew, that if we did it then we could remain friends... if we waited, well, maybe not.
A few years later, I met my current boyfriend. What I found out then threw me for a loop. He says we met when we were young. I was about 18, he 21. Before either of us was married. (his wife absolutely ruined him, he's got terrible issues when it comes to relationships now) I don't remember this meeting at all, but it wasn't for very long, a few days maybe? In any case, it didn't take long (this time) before I realized that he was 'the one' and now it kills me to realize that we could have had it all. We could have had the brass ring that whole time... marriage, kids, the works. It just breaks my heart. Life...
Comment Written 23-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2019
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I didn't feel this way when I ended my marriage either. If anything, I was relieved! But this relationship I'm currently in has had so many ups and downs, but there's that thread we both cling to that tells us we're not meant to be apart.
I think I have an idea how you feel about the years you might feel you wasted not being with your current man. I guess you mightnt have appreciated him as much when you were younger? Who knows why life delivers things this way all too often! But you're together now, and it's also possible that the strain of children, tight finances, etc., may have torn you two apart. Now you can concentrate on each other and make a beautiful life together. Maybe this is why life delivered him to you much later.
Keep strong, keep happy and most importantly, keep together! Thank you for your thoughts and review xoxoxoxox
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about a relationship that sometimes comes to an end before we are ready for it to end. We find it hard to be without that person for many years.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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A very well-written poem about a relationship that sometimes comes to an end before we are ready for it to end. We find it hard to be without that person for many years.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Thanks Sandra. Endings are never easy, especially in middle age xoxo
Comment from Bill Pinder
That is a heartfelt poem about the deep sorrow involved in a relationship that ends. It is a very tough human experience that we have to survive one way or another. Glad you realize that you are a stronger person and are able to move on. Thanks for Sharing.
Bill
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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That is a heartfelt poem about the deep sorrow involved in a relationship that ends. It is a very tough human experience that we have to survive one way or another. Glad you realize that you are a stronger person and are able to move on. Thanks for Sharing.
Bill
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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I have no choice Bill, I have to forge on. Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments xo
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Love is mysterious, can do anything, age is no factor, time and person immaterial, relationship and memory matter; so missing feeling is evident; well said, well done. Thank you for sharing. Keep Writing Inspire Changing -- DR ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Love is mysterious, can do anything, age is no factor, time and person immaterial, relationship and memory matter; so missing feeling is evident; well said, well done. Thank you for sharing. Keep Writing Inspire Changing -- DR ALCREATOR
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Hey thanks Doc!
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Hey thanks Doc!
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Hey thanks Doc!
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Hey thanks Doc!
Comment from Aussie
Good luck with your writing prompt and glad you're back. Sometimes we get caught up in a love we think will last forever. They say love is blind; I'll agree with that. No one owns anyone and sometimes it is better to just be friends. I got married, should have stayed friends instead. Not worth all the heartache because of a ceremony. Well done.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Good luck with your writing prompt and glad you're back. Sometimes we get caught up in a love we think will last forever. They say love is blind; I'll agree with that. No one owns anyone and sometimes it is better to just be friends. I got married, should have stayed friends instead. Not worth all the heartache because of a ceremony. Well done.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Thankyou, fellow Aussie, I'm glad you enjoyed and could relate. Thanks too, for your kind words xoxoxoxo
Comment from LisaMay
You have described your emotions over a period of time in dealing with the heartache of a breakup in a very moving way. It is so sad that the authenticity is through your current personal experience. Hugs and wishes for future happiness I send your way. I think we either shut down as we get older (I am 66) or feel things more profoundly. It's horrible to endure, but feeling things deeply is better than being emotionally dead. And look at the lovely poem you just made. Pour your heart out on a page. It will help.
PS: Do you still live at Sth Durras? I know the Batemans Bay area. Beautifuul. I lived in Canberra for many years, now I'm in NZ.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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You have described your emotions over a period of time in dealing with the heartache of a breakup in a very moving way. It is so sad that the authenticity is through your current personal experience. Hugs and wishes for future happiness I send your way. I think we either shut down as we get older (I am 66) or feel things more profoundly. It's horrible to endure, but feeling things deeply is better than being emotionally dead. And look at the lovely poem you just made. Pour your heart out on a page. It will help.
PS: Do you still live at Sth Durras? I know the Batemans Bay area. Beautifuul. I lived in Canberra for many years, now I'm in NZ.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Thanks so much for your empathetic review, and yes, I am still at Durras. I want to stay here, but don't know if I can financially. Still, I'll middle thru. So how have you found NZ compared to the Bay?
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I live down in Dunedin, far south, so it's relatively quiet and very very beautiful. A creative and historic city too, so that suits me. I've been here for 35 years now, so it must be agreeable to me!
Comment from moongirlwriter
You've done a nice job for the prompt. This poem will resonate with so many people, it just seems to happen that way. Through those experiences, I'm sure we do grow but finding new love may take an eternity, I mean seriously. . .an eternity. Good luck with this piece.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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You've done a nice job for the prompt. This poem will resonate with so many people, it just seems to happen that way. Through those experiences, I'm sure we do grow but finding new love may take an eternity, I mean seriously. . .an eternity. Good luck with this piece.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Ah moon, I'm not wanting to find any other love but self love. Too many years focusing on everyone else and forgetting myself. He taught me that much and I did acknowledge that in the poem. I wish the best for him and for me. I only want a peaceful life; me and relationships don't mix as my rather poor track record shows!
Thanks for your review and kind comments xoxoxoxo
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I am with you on that. . .self love is the best. I also have a wonderful family who pour out their love and many dear friends, loving friends that surround me. It's when you no longer are looking that seem to bring the unexpected into your path. Romantic love is wonderful, I must admit. . .until it's not, then it pretty much sucks. I do so enjoy the calmness of self-love, no drama or expectations.
Comment from Possummagic
Such a sad tale about a relationship which ended with regrets. I think it's more difficult to separate after we hit 50. losing a partner to death or separation is much more painful because we don't have children at home to distract us, nor keep us company at night. It makes hanging on to a tenuous marriage more important after a certain age. Happy Easter and blessings to you. PM
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Such a sad tale about a relationship which ended with regrets. I think it's more difficult to separate after we hit 50. losing a partner to death or separation is much more painful because we don't have children at home to distract us, nor keep us company at night. It makes hanging on to a tenuous marriage more important after a certain age. Happy Easter and blessings to you. PM
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Thanks Possummagic! I love possums, I used to have a mother possum who lived under the bullnose of my front verandah, and every year for six of the years I lived there, she'd have a baby on her back. Beautiful sight!
I appreciate your review and kind words, thank you again xoxoxox
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You?re very welcome. We had a possum in our roof at one stage and it was huge and not willing to give up his cosy nest. PM
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
There are sad remembrances and we have regrets in life and reflect on them in our latter years, maybe we could have changed things and maybe not, as they say it takes two to tango. A syllable count and meter would improve your poem and I loved the tender sentiments throughout, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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There are sad remembrances and we have regrets in life and reflect on them in our latter years, maybe we could have changed things and maybe not, as they say it takes two to tango. A syllable count and meter would improve your poem and I loved the tender sentiments throughout, love Dolly x
Comment Written 19-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2019
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Thanks Dolly. I tweaked this poem, even before reading your review. I guess one shouldn't post a poem that was written only hours after one's partner walked out the door. Oh well...But thank you for your kind words and advice, which as I said, was heeded before it was heard lol!
