Jail Cell Markings

By Elle Amore

 New light brings hurdles. 

      another day to try and put waking beside you behind me.

It's been nearly a year, and yet its fresh

      The count of the days marked upon me. 
Not in any way as to cause alarm if you were to see me, 

But in such a way that I still bleed for you daily. 

The deep emeralds that stole what little common sense remained within, are all I see when there is night and nothingness. 

The thought of your words in the dark bring heart-wrenching truth to the knowledge that I will never hear them again. 
 

I would give all I have to remain in those plaid shirt nights and banana pancake mornings with you.

   But I know the truth; your choice. That in your heart of hearts it was never me that you believed would be by your side. 

I should have stopped myself from reading the poetry within your eyes.

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Copyright 2013 Elle Amore
Published on Monday, March 23, 2015.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • FadedBlues On Tuesday, January 8, 2013, FadedBlues (2096)By person wrote:

    ...it's the sweet torment of heartache, isn't it. this is stunning. poetry we find w/o looking...

  • A former member wrote: "plaid shirt night and banana pancake mornings" such a personal line that I can almost taste... The last line packs a pinch. Write on :) Welcome to DP!

  • Elle Amore On Tuesday, January 8, 2013, Elle Amore (17)By person wrote:

    Thank you! Liking it here so far

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