All Alone
She called me today.
It has been two years
since I heard from her.
I have moved on with my life,
and I thought
she moved on with hers.
I was wrong.
She never wanted
anymore children.
That and other issues
destroyed us.
She told me today
that her new
eight month old boy
is doing well.
It hurt listening to her.
Dagger after dagger
of old feelings and hurt
being brought up.
I wished her well,
but let her know
that I moved on
and that she should
do the same.
I thanked her for teaching
me what it meant
to be alone.
It is awful being alone,
but there is nothing worse
than being alone
with the wrong person
for the rest of your life.
-Kurt Rees
©Copyright 2007 by Kurt Rees.
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oh dang…that last line rocked…and brought the rest of the poem into a tight perspective…
my sentiments exactly. what a masterpiece. just loved it. i share your views. its better to be all alone than alone with the wrong person.
ouch– but well written. your poem has the frozen quality of emotions purposely muted.
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Truthful and thought provoking
I feel this Poem with all amount of sincerity. This is a dark and touching Poem. I love the story line and the picture the story painted. We all fall victims of these situations from time to time but strength is all we need to pull through. Cheers!
this poem speaks for me- really rocks!
Striking and right to the heart
love the story you tell and the image that conveys -Alone
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Lots of feelings written into these lines. Wonderful poem, and your last lines said it all. Nicely done.
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An awesome work you’ve done. I hardly find poets who say words this touching to me….I’m glad I found one today……a rare talent you’ve got….keep on the execellent work….
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The last verse says it all. Very nice.
WOW..!!! awesome… and yes i truly agree… its better to be alone than be alone with someone with whom u can never get along…
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Very true. Well written.
Dagger after dagger / of old feelings and hurt
Painful. I can relate.
Tim Keeton
(Undead)Poet / Wizard / Teller-of-tales
a great poem !!! I love the last stanza , absolutely true.
nicely done!