Fireworks & Rain - 2. Rant

Woah. The emotion. I’ve been there though I must say that you did a better job of expressing it than me. 

20 hours ago, Gary L said:

the pain of trying to leave the pain behind 

Yes. That is a totally different level of pain. 

The pain ypu describe is made tangible. Your words are so simple yet so eloquent. That feeling of loss with nothing that can be done but move on, is extremely difficult to bear.

On 9/22/2022 at 10:52 AM, Gary L said:

the pain of trying to leave the pain behind 

Pain squared, yeah. Thank you, for continuing reading my poems, Gary.

22 hours ago, Mancunian said:

A simple, but sad, reflection on the difficulties of remembering the past and yet trying to let go and move on. Nicely done.

Thank you, Mancunian. 

16 hours ago, drsawzall said:

Letting go is fraught with difficult memories and emotions... 

Yes indeed, that's exactly what I wanted to express.

15 hours ago, Bill W said:

I can feel your pain and letting go is never easy, but sometimes you just have to move on.  

Eventually, yes. Thank you for reading and commenting, Bill.

13 hours ago, Parker Owens said:

There is sometimes a very thin veil between anger and sorrow.  This poem is a perfect illustration. 

I'm glad you think so.

11 hours ago, Valkyrie said:

A rant, indeed.  I loved the part about the squirrel disguise.  It must have been a very passionate relationship to provoke this much anger.  Definitely time for a one-night stand.  This was very well-written! 

And you already read so many of my rants... 

6 hours ago, Mrsgnomie said:

I must say that you did a better job of expressing it than me. 

Yeah, I have to admit it took me a while getting there. 

4 hours ago, Doha said:

The pain ypu describe is made tangible. Your words are so simple yet so eloquent. That feeling of loss with nothing that can be done but move on, is extremely difficult to bear.

Yes, you're absolutely right, the sense of powerlessness...

Ouch. Really powerful poem, Adi. The sad fact is life plays with our best plans, and when we are left alone to pick up the pieces, we can become our pain... raw and bitter... and afraid. Choked me up, this one. 

Oof, this is the poem for bitter breakups, great emotional depth

17 hours ago, Headstall said:

Ouch. Really powerful poem, Adi. The sad fact is life plays with our best plans, and when we are left alone to pick up the pieces, we can become our pain... raw and bitter... and afraid. Choked me up, this one. 

we can become our pain... your words summarize  it perfectly. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Gary.

6 hours ago, W_L said:

Oof, this is the poem for bitter breakups, great emotional depth

Ha, yes you could absolutely call death a bitter breakup. Thank you, W_L.