Comments : A promise to myself

  • 16 years ago

    by Normal is the Watchword

    Oh how beautiful, and so much truth. I'm serious as this is where I find myself now.

  • 16 years ago

    by Lu

    Standing there,
    facing the horizon
    Watching the waves
    My soothing lullaby
    rocks me
    to and fro
    ^^^
    Ingrid you have painted such clear imagery within your words. I can see you, your hair blowing slightly in the breeze as you look into the horizon .... perhaps wiping a tear as you rock to and from

    I'd rather
    live my life alone
    then spend my days
    in agony
    ^^^
    Your ending holds sadness but shows so much strength. Wonderful ending Ingrid!

    Luanne

  • 16 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Ingrid, thank you for witing this. It really helps those of us who are still trying to heal.

    This is something I am personally dealing with at the moment.

    I don't want to forget just yet, the pain is something I want to wade through for a little while longer.

    Perhaps I will imagine myself standing next to you, looking out on your ocean, scattering the ashes of love upon the lapping waves.

    Thank you for your wisdom 5/5

    Michael

  • 16 years ago

    by Cindy

    Ingrid
    what a sad and painful poem. The imagery is excellent.

    facing the horizon
    Watching the waves
    My soothing lullaby
    rocks me
    to and fro

    The image you have left in my mind after I read these lines is very sad and brings a tear.

    Your face
    I can still see
    so vividly

    Does the image of someone we love ever really go away?

    Many months
    have passed
    while I cried
    in solitude

    Solitude is a terrible place to be. What a great piece.
    Excellent job!
    Love Cindy

  • 16 years ago

    by End Of Eternity

    A seagull cries
    as a wave breaks
    on my deserted shore

    this is a minblowing starting...just loved it. great poem indeed

    all the best and take care

  • 16 years ago

    by John Long

    Somehow I always think there is something beautiful in the sadness of a lone figure on a deserted beach. The imagery and depth of emotion are deeply poignant. I hope you have walked on that beach on sunnier days since then.