power of a name+

it didn't take my breath away. it wasn't that graceful.

it took the air out of my lungs

when she said your name

so casually

almost naturally

and I knew.

 

i'm not sure if I lost you

or if I never had you

i'm not sure if you knew

but I think you've always had me.

 

one day maybe

you'll give it a try

and you'll ask to hear your name

that casually

that naturally

from me

and you'll know.

 

Author's Note

I don't even know if i'm aware of what i'm saying anymore. any mistakes are intentional until I get the energy to fix them.

Reviews

[Bannon]

I really like this. It's simple but yet brings me back to old memories and also probably had a different meaning for most who read this.

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:: i can't begin to tell you how much i related to this moving and poignant poem... it's a sentiment that most of us have experienced but you're the one who's expressed it so brilliantly...

[t.m.]

Thank you.

[.]

:: you're very welcome... :)

[Renée]

a sincere outpouring..touches deeply...Luv..just know.. though you may feel disconnected and alone..your not.. I think we all go though this.. we must ..so we don't take it for granted when we have love again .. heart wrenching piece..well done

[t.m.]

Yes, it is difficult to work through, though, isn't it? And thank you.

[Renée]

yes it is...but love always remembers .. a pleasure to read your writing

[Ripped Denim 💜]

A sincere out-pouring. Thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry... I've been there. I still am there. It's like an ice-dagger that can't be removed.