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When?

where is this happy ever after I keep hearing about
this non-stop love and commitment
I've been cheering for years,
I keep waiting
behind just one more thing,
how many more things until we're done

dogs on the runway blinded by lights
careful as trees fall across the way
don't you see?
life goes on with or without us
babies born, families torn
and us,
what about us

I woke up to a dream
that included you and me,
I remember all those promises made
and yet none
do I hold,
none
do I see.
I stand on the sidelines
broken and torn down...

(ajs/4.1.11)

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

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Alisa Js,
Life is what we make it I suppose but it is a challenge and definitly which takes courage and patience. Really being alive is such a gift. In our pain and difficulties is where we learn and find strength to live better. Your poem speaks to the hurt that is part of seeking our place in this world and finding satisfaction and someone special to share this life with. Your poem is really good and a realistic picture of your honest portrayal.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Alisa Js]

Thanks Kathy,

Sometimes the promise of someday is simply that.... someday....

and we know that someday along with tomorrow never comes.

Wishing you we'll.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Oh, we feel our own reality, at least as it seems. Even that changes with each passing day. I know that when a person is processing through their circumstances of the day to day and living; We really do have to hurt and just be. I love your honest vulnerable, sincere writing Alisa J.
Kathy

[Alisa Js]

Thank you, Kathy....

[Alisa Js]

Thank you both for your comments.

Sometimes, life throws you a curveball... what do you do?

It is what it is, I guess...

aj

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~ yeah... well said... :)

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~ ah... me too... after this point, it becomes just about living with one's conscience somehow... at least that's how it is for me... damn... i never thought life would be so tough... ~ extremely moving and powerful poetry...

[Eve]

I wonder why this was left as untitled , well fine then i'll name it..I dub it.."On the sideline of a dream" There now! That feels better, whew, something as emotionally raw and as truth seeking as this should have a title.