Friday, May 16, 2008

Why...

why did you knock,
but not enter?

why did you whisper in my ear,
knowing it would echo
as a shout in my heart?

why did you find me beautiful,
only to leave me ugly?

why did you come,
only to go?

you came,
my heart to accost....
i once was found, but now am lost.

14 comments:

photowannabe said...

How sad. Beautifully written but painful poem.

Anonymous said...

You are digging deep and bringing up the treasure of truth.

Come on back and meet my new grandson! I just posted photos. xo

bluemountainmama said...

yay, colleen! heading over now...

Anonymous said...

I'm not sure why I get your feed so late in the day...anyway...this is such a powerful message and the words you used to express it are perfect!

christianne said...

i love you, blue. kisses and hugs.

Anna said...

Beautiful... and very true.

Theresa said...

Sometimes I think you speak for me.

L.L. Barkat said...

Love your soul, peeking out of this small verse.

christianne said...

hi, beautiful girl. i tagged you with a fun meme, which i hope you'll have time to complete sometime, because i'd love to learn some fun new facts about your sassy, fun, heartfelt, deep, wonderful self. :)

Going Crunchy said...

Beautiful and soulful

Anonymous said...

Nice to back after a long time here & with such a beautiful weaving of evocative words, it just gets better...the theme is so realistic & melancholic...really touching!

Chica, Cienna, and Cali said...

do you mind lending a few of your talents??? :)
and i love the new profile pic too...perfect for spring :)

Halfmom, AKA, Susan said...

such a moving poem - my soul understands what I cannot put into words.

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