Fear

Fear

My hurt is tempered knowing

that this is your ‘shallow grave’

in which no deep emotion lies.

Something wonderful

to you was ‘nice’,

something warm and loving

to you was ‘fondness’.

You came a raging volcano,

affectionate and strong,

but I was merely an icon,

a badge of honour

to prove you could do it.

But when tested

commitment did not exist.

In it’s place your true emotion;

fear.

 

13^th July 2010

Reviews

[Persephone]

Wow....such an awesome piece of poetry....I am taken aback - I completely relate - great work!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[New Dawn]

Its difficult when two people have such differing range of emotions. Unfortunately there are some shallow people out there who seem incapable of genuine emotion. Great write, I think you made your point well.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you I am glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks

[Irene]

beautiful poem but i hope this is not from a personal experience.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Irene but affriad most of my poetry is from experience.

[Irene]

me too :(
if you ever need to talk i'm here though.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ditto. I think sharing our words and emotions here helps. Most of my writing is from emotions and sensations I have felt. Only a few are written poems. I have the scars but they heal well once you have had a few and you are young enough to gain strength from the experience of others.

[Irene]

its nice to be surrounded here by people who care.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Yes and that is not hard it feels soooooooooooooooo god!

[Irene]

haha

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Glad to make you feel good!

[Irene]

yes thank you.

[julespinkyd]

I don't know if you are speaking what I think, but to me and in my view this really feels like how I feel for my "other." It reads real honest and speaks volumes in whispers.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

That is not good. Get out and keep your dignity!

[julespinkyd]

what are you talking about. I did not disrespect you or speak s**t . so what is your problem.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I am not sure how you have interpreted my comment but your aggressive response is uncalled for. I was merely empthising with you. If you feel the same sentiments and emotions about your 'other' as I did about the relationship this poem is about you might consider ending your relationship instead of staying and feeling bad as I did. That way you avoid the heart ache and angst I let myself experience.