Let Me Forget

Ah, The old, old story of lost love.

Let me forget those sable eyes
Smiling through Dunhill smoke rings
That silken voice that soothed
Those patent leather shoes that whisked me
Through that star-lit night of not so long ago.
Let me forget those scarred times
That hold a strange power over me

Rid me then from those past clouds

Those silver linings torn to shreds

For I have nurtured them long enough

Author's Note

Ah, That old, old story of lost love.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Your poem reminds me to be thankful for all those magical moments lost to time, becuz that's the cornucopia of ideas & feelings that we writers dip into for our fodder! You bring this alive as if we were there, too (((HUGS)))

[Pauline]

Many thanks barleygirl, glad you enjoyed the read.

Pauline.

[Chris Shaw]

It sounds dear Pauline, that you still suffer for what might have been? I think we all look back and reflect from time to time on near misses. Lucky for me, mine don't hurt. The sting has gone. Wistful poetry.

Chris

[Pauline]

Hi Chris, hows you today? Sorry to say the poem wasn't about me though on reflection it could have been. (I just gave him 'that woman look' and walked away.
I was down at the market in Narbonne yesterday and came back with an empty head so I posted an old one.
Pauline.

[Chris Shaw]

All good here Pauline. Hope you are still enjoying your holiday. Lucky you. The market sounds interesting. I enjoyed your older posting and even if it was fictional for you, it reminded me of a real scenario a long time ago :) Have a lovely day.

Chris

[Pauline]

Thanks Chris. We breakfasted there on omelettes whilst waiting for everyone to get their stalls together. I bought a really strong shopping basket for home for all the clothes I'm going to buy when I get back. (Lor but the cakes are delicious:)))

Pauline.

[Chris Shaw]

Ha ha. You know I love cake too, though my waistline doesn't :))

[LostSage]

scarred times, strange power, silver linings torn to shreds.... very nice writing....I noticed a lot of our poems are kinda sad....have a great day...jeff

[Pauline]

Hi Jeff. I don't think you can get through life without being scarred. Doesn't matter what it is, so called love, health issues etc., and as Brian said, you have to "Always look on the bright side of life de dum." Develop a sense of humour like you have.
Incidentally, I just made the poem up.
Enjoy your day.

Pauline.

[LostSage]

I can tell you're from England...but your arm's off....tis but a scratch.....have a great day!

[Pauline]

Yep, from the north. (Chris is from the south.) In France at the moment and the weather is great. Good to have you on side Jeff.