A Series of Wonderings

A Series of Wonderings

 

I wonder if you ever

thought your

whispered lies hurt

any less than

  those you shouted ..

and I wonder

when you squeezed

me like that

you were thinking

of someone

  else entirely maybe ..

in fact, I have

often wondered why

after all we

then shared, it never

worked out

  and came to nothing ..

yes, I do still

occasionally wonder

but not so

  very often these days ..

 

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

This poem speaks to me about a flame from the past rising from the ashes and leaving smoke in the eyes. There is doubt, vulnerability and honesty here. The hurt appears to have faded significantly though the series of questions with no answers remains. The approach is direct, but that is a hallmark of some of your poetry Neville. Hope your weekend has been happy and glorious.

Chris 💜

[Neville]

You read me so well.. and so often I shall ever & always be grateful our Chris .. the weekend went well but far too quickly .. this one is looming and I still have tickets for Gabriel Moreno & the Quivering Poets to sell .. They are staying at mine this Friday & Saturday as they have a couple of gigs locally .. Neville 💜

[Thomas W Case]

Quiet hurt, worn down to something almost calm—the kind that doesn’t need to shout anymore.
You let the questions fade without forcing answers, and that’s where the truth really sits.

[Neville]

any thanks Thomas so very much appreciated .. Neville

[Ken Simm.]

A love story about wondering with all its inherent problems. Wonderful pun intended.

[Neville]

your sense of humour and proportion tho' both great are but a fraction of your handsomeness, intellect and ability to wield both a brush and a pen Ken .. Thanks a minion, yours truly .. Neville

[Ken Simm.]

Handsomeness what's all that about eh?

[Neville]

new avatar mate ..

[Lorry]

Na mate. Its the wondering that kills ya. Best not to give ole whatsername any brain capacity other than remembering all the naughty stuff she was guilty and to keep all evidence of it in case she tries to blame you!
But those whisperings do cut deep, do they not?

[Neville]

Blimey mate, I thought you were, nah I daren't even say .. praise be tho' you are clearly not .. thanks a bloomin minion bro .. yeah' they sure do 💛😎👍xxxxx