Do you love me Pain ? I thought we parted ways
but I know you are around
though partly obscured – I can sense the gaze
awaiting the moment to sneak and pound
when tides start turning in my favor
instantly you start conspiring
not for a moment do you waver
piercing inside like a drill whirring
when gloomy skies just start turning clear
you step in lurking precariously
from arcane alcove you always appear
scathing, stinging venomously
why do you keep coming back – I asked, irked
to spare you another heartbreak – pain smirked.
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Oh I loved this especially the ending…vivid and on my so very true…that is the joy of pain if one can even say that!
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Thanks much Donna 🙂
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I especially love your closing couplet. Pain does try to teach us.
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Thank you Sherry 🙂
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This is deeply introspective, Neeraj 😊 sometimes we need pain to remind us of our inner strength. Beautiful writing!💜
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Thanks Sanaa 🙂
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Such an Intense and powerful poem
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Thanks Jae 🙂
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Luv the way you personified pain Neeraj
much love…
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Thank you Gillena 🙂
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The pain returning, and the closing reminds me of the Book of Job.
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Thanks Bjorn 🙂
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Yes, pain always seems to resurface – whether it be physical pain or psychological pain. It leaves for a while but you can depend on its return.
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True Mary …
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Pain is that slightly sick lover who refuses to go away or play by the rules. Your poem captures its nature so well…
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Thanks Magaly 🙂
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Ouch! That final smirk adds insult to injury.
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True, pain teaches us in a hard way.
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There is nothing more baffling to us mortals than pain. Why, why, why? At least you have grappled with the questions. Well done!
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Thank you 🙂
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Like the ending!! Nicely done!
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Thanks Rajani 🙂
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A brilliant choice to use personification, here. A powerfully rendered piece with an impactful close.
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Thank you Wendy 🙂
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kaykuala
why do you keep coming back – I asked, irked
to spare you another heartbreak – pain smirked.
Pain can be such a bother. Why must we be subjected to such indignities?
Hank
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Pain has it’s own way…. 🙂
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Nothing clears the mind faster than a dose of pain. In your case, the pain is the antidote for heartbreak…intriguing!
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Thanks Vivian 🙂
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