then you kiss my lips, set my soul aglow
with a promise that we will never part
saying you’ll never leave — then off you go
can I trust you, love, I just do not know
you say you love me, but are you sincere
your credibility is weak my dear
all the evidence points the other way
i’m just not sure, the truth is so unclear
so goodbye — I’ll be moving on today
rob kistner © 2019
Nice line symbolizing heartbreak: “saying you’ll never leave, then off you go”
Thank you Frank!
The division into two stanzas works well here, with the progression from wondering and doubt to the decision taken.
Thank you Rosemary. It just felt right to me.
This reads like a break-up dizain, Rob. So much better than a text message.
It’s a 15th century text message Kim… 🙂
The story of life for many, but better to have loved and lost than never to have loved.
Myrna, I agree with you. Thr key I believe is having the courage, if one is in a continuing unrepairable, bad relationship, to walk away graciously and gracefully. Not easy!
Yes! I love this one. It flows so well and completely relatable. Nicely done, Rob.
Thank you for tge kind words Susan!
Ah, another bitter love poem. So well done, this one. The rhyme is perfect. I have seen too many people try to redeem betrayed love only to put off the bitter end. I like the solution process in your poem.
Thank you.
well written, heartfelt … sorry for your heartbreak!
I have had several Kate, this is written from vague memories!
A relationship without trust is doomed.
Most certainly my friend.
Love lost, but loved anyway. Luv the image you chose to team up
Much?love
Thank you Gillena! I spend almost as much time choosing the image as I do writing the verse. Occasionally, I begin with an image, and write to it. I also create digital art or collages if I can’t find the right image. Hence, the name of my creative site — Image & Verse.
Always best not to drag the drama out.
Like they say Kerfe, rip to bandaid off quickly!
i’m just not sure, the truth is so unclear
so goodbye — I’ll be moving on today
One way to tell them off is to go off the scene. Very easily accomplished. Good strategy Rob!
Hank
Thank you Hank. I read your poem today, but you and Gillena are a couple of the Blogger site poets whose sites won’t display my comments. Sorry!
Coming back to sanity… BTW, I like the cute pics of your buddies. Edgrrr will never leave 🙂
Those two are my heart and my soul Reena. 🙂
Two halves of love. Then moving on as you must.
Cycle of life Sara… 🙂