THE ABJECT STARE OF GOODBYE

Goodbyes are hard, they are especially hard when only one party wants to move on. Some people ignore the signs.

 

 

You never had to say it; I saw the gaze of misery in your eyes
It showed in all your actions; in little things you couldn't hide
On those nights when I came to you but you were never in the mood
Or the mornings when you'd glare at me wickedly and silently walk out the room
Sometimes I would laugh at something funny and swear I saw you cringe
I'd ask if something was wrong but you would hush me before I could begin
Lately you disappear for hours, hanging out, spending time with friends
Leaving me to wait home in silent discomfort, waiting for this story to end
I guess you finally decided; I came home and my bags were at the door
Tearful eyes started flowing; staring at eyes that can't see me anymore
No, you never once had to say it; it was always there in your eyes
No words, no hugs, no feelings; just the abject stare of goodbye.

 

© 2013 Eddie Phillips

Reviews

[redflutterby]

This one is perfect...we've all seen that look. Too bad the other person can't just express their lack of love so we can move on without wasting weeks or months. Great poem Eddie!!

[William J. Marsh]

Feelings hard to take, words painful to write. But I know brother that you know where your peace lye's.
He has brought you through these times and now instead of a hardened heart your life is a blessing to those who's paths you cross. Keep up the good fight my friend.

[Baby Ricochet]

Great breakup poem Eddie. Cotos

[Eddie Phillips]

Thanks brother! We all break up sometime and we need to be able to read the signs

[ron]

I have had that on both ends. Its painful from both sides. Good poem, more people should read it.

[Eddie Phillips]

People get the stare and ignore it. They lie to themselves that its nothing and things will work out. Its better to just face the problem and try to move on. Staying and building on the pain just makes things worse. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

[ron]

I totaly agree wit you. I'm in one right now and its painfull.

[KaylasPoetryBook]

Another spot on write Eddie! I've given that stare all too many times lol and been on the recieveing end as well. I could feel the pain seeping through the words. Well done.

[Eddie Phillips]

It is a truth that people don't always say what is in their hearts. They hide it and let things fester and build until its too late to have a civil conversation about it. I wanted this poem to show both sides. The person that is describing the actions and talking about the things they see and the person that is silent and only shows how they feel in their actions. It will always lead to problems and eventually someone will have to go. LOL I am glad you read this and enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by again and blessing me with your comments.

[KaylasPoetryBook]

Yes, I'm so guilty of letting my thoughts and feelings fester. I'm a work in progress! lol! writing definitely helps though. Yes I did enjoy this piece. And you are so welcome! (: