One Year

This happened a couple of months ago.......hope you enjoy.........

 

One year together,

And you threw it away in one night.

You and her were perfect together,

I shouldn't have come between.

One round of drinks,

Meaning quite a few shots of tequila.

One meaningless kiss,

A drunken kiss that had no emotion.

I had no memory,

But unfortunately you did.

You felt guilty,

And told me what we had done.

I thought of your girlfriend,

And was worried about what would happen.

You told me you had to tell her,

I told you to do what ever.

You told her,

And she wasn't happy.

She cried and yelled,

And you took the beating she gave.

You said I had nothing to do with it,

That I had been wasted.

So she forgave me,

But never forgave you.

One year together,

Why did you throw that away?

Why for me?

We didn't work out once so long ago,

But I guess you decided to try again,

To rekindle an old flame.

But it didn't work.

Your's might of sparked,

But mine didn't.

One meaningless kiss took away

One year of happiness for you.

And what did you get out of it?

Not me, that's for sure.

Author's Note

Tell me what you think.......

Reviews

[Michael X]

janik, this is heartbreaking in passionate, soft ways that render the telling of such sweet sorrow,
overshadowed by an emotional regret, and what becomes of the desire that bloomed from the flower
of trust, withering away in ways that cause pain and sadness remembering a past once held
as sentimental, crumbling like a rose petal weathered by life and the lessons we learn, and share,
and how we as humans grow from such experience of loss and regret to be wiser as seasons pass,
beautifully done and touching, I think you've captured the form in all its possessiveness

[Michael N.]

Wow! I love this, it shows so many emotions and can relate to a lot of people. One stupid blunder can ruin a budding relationship, I like the story it weaves and I like this poem a lot. It's very beautiful, and sad at the same time. But you do it masterfully, so all is well. Please continue writing, and nice job!

[Marilu Elizabeth]

hmmmmm jan......hmmm.....that makes me think of who u did that to

[Nick Almanza]

wow that was really good. .the emotion is so clear in it . things do happpen like that and when it does we must forgive ourselves and move on cuz what happened happened we cant go back and fix it no matter how hard we try. .

I find this to be sad, and regretful.
It seems like you're not sure how to feel about the whole situation.
I'm sorry this had to happen to you.

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i guess sometimes it's just harder for guys in situations like this...i can relate..because i have been
in the same mess...with both girls walking out on me..great write...

[Sam Davidson]

That's a good poem, it suits it how you've put the story so simply. The last line is brilliant.

[Kerwin]

Wow...nicely done. I like the originality of this write.

[Closed Account]

this is really good. it was all very easy to understand. good job!

[John Stussy]

Powerfully written, your past was revealed in a way that was concise and the reader could understand it all very well. Good job on this poem JaniK.