When a relationship ends, these are emotions that we all feel and questions we might have for ourselves. Well done. The only thing I see is the two lines here, they don't flow very well. Is the word in behind cry necessary?

I cry in and stop trying
in frustration and confusion.

"Washed up and forgotten
amid the sandy beaches,
overlooking my shady reflection;
deception and neglection
stares back at me."

^Thought this was a nice opening, however I'd say 'deception and neglect stare back at me' - to me that flows a little better?

"Did I try too hard?
Was I wrong for what I did?
Is this truly the end-
mend and send
these sorrows away then."
^It's difficult to end any relationship with someone, it definitely makes you question your decision and if it was for the best or not. Liked the questions inserted here and the internal rhyme with mend, send & then. Perhaps that was intentional, maybe not... it was unexpected but it worked.

"Endings never turn out good
so why should I wait for mine,
as the sun breaks the horizon
I cry, and stop trying,
in frustration and confusion.

It's all over."
^I agree with one of the above comments with how you kind of lose the flow when it comes to the last two lines they don't flow as well as the rest of the poem. Not entirely sure how to replace or fix that up to make it better on first thought, but I know you could come up with something that does flow better.

Overall the poem was rather simple and wasn't really spiced up with anything special but it's one of those feelings everyone can relate to as it's a very common situation to experience.

Austin
So much pain and dispair in this poem :(

Washed up and forgotten
amid the sandy beaches,
overlooking my shady reflection;
deception and neglection
stares back at me.

It is so painful when we are decieved by someone.

Did I try too hard?
Was I wrong for what I did?
Is this truly the end-
mend and send
these sorrows away then.

Even more painful when our feelings aren't returned in the same way. Doesn't mean you were wrong.

Endings never turn out good
so why should I wait for mine,
as the sun breaks the horizon
I cry, and stop trying,
in frustration and confusion.

Never stop tryng . One day you will find your happy ending. and the frustration and confusion will disappear.
Great job!
*hugs Cindy

Such a heartbreaking tale I often hear about. Everyone suffers from heartbreak at some time in their life and it's very hard to handle. I can tell that you struggled with this piece. Although your emotions were storng and steady the flow was a bit off in places. But other than that nice job. Nik

Can really feel the frustration and sadness in this piece Austin. It's a truely emotional poem that you have penned for us that captures the despair felt when we have tried, done our best too make a relationship work but to no avail. You're a great poet Austin :) and a an even greater person to know! Things will get better for you, coz you deserve the best :)

Well written and expressed poem, Lolz.. Olwin

Yet another sad write for us to read. It all seems hopeless and feels miserable when we have tried and give our best to make something last and just to see it all go to waste...hope you are okay..?

- i really like your writinq , your one of my favourites , i can feel the emotion in your writinqs .
keep it upp[: