Tears In The Night

[riversidepoet]

Tears in the Night

Late into the night , sleep escapes his eyes
Her motionless body covered with shadows
Her sweet face lying on the pillow by his side
Rain drops gather right outside the window
The light from the hallway dances on her eyes
His lips so gently moving offering his prayers
All alone in the dark , so all alone he cries
Remembering back on the day that was just theirs

Try as he may the sleep would just not come
Things left unsaid and her tears he couldn't disown
From the thoughts of the pain he caused he could not run
Quietly he asked for forgiveness as his soul did groan
She will not see the tears that have now mingled with hers
They have fallen softly unnoticed while she slept
Shadows are now dancing as morning light begins to stir
With God looking down he bowed his head and wept




Kent Phalen

[seraph1420]

That moment when you realize you failed your partner. It is as hard as it can be and this poem describes it. It is heartfelt and it is true.
Lovely

Seraph

[riversidepoet]

seraph1420 thank you for stopping by and for your comments, I appreciate you very much, come back anytime you can and may God bless

[candlewitch]

hello rp,

a very descriptive poem for a defining moment! I could feel the fulness of the heart's sorrow with each new line.

always, Cat

[sparky21737]

A poem full of sadness and sorrow. Beautifully written with some wonderful phrases. Thanks for sharing

Sparky

[riversidepoet]

sparky21737, thanks for stopping by and commenting , thanks for the kind words and encouragement, they mean a lot to me, come back when you can, and may God bless.

[karrie]

I could feel the sadness and sorrow and love in this. Congratulations on the well deserved spotlight!

[Stepshed]

A very sorrowful poem indeed - but also a great write...

[riversidepoet]

thank you karrie and Stepshed for your kind words, I really appreciate you, so glad you enjoyed this poem , please come back when you can, may God bless

[Ladywildalice]

Congratulations on the Spotlight for this very well deserving, heart-rendering write. We have all disappointed someone we love deeply, at one time or another. I truly believe it is the harshest betrayal we ever feel, the betrayal of self. We want to be heroes, and often fall short. But I think, most of the time, we are our own worst critic, self forgiveness is the hardest to come by. Excellent write and much enjoyed, your talent oozes out of each line. Thank you and again congrats.

[riversidepoet]

Ladywildalice thank you so much, you are so kind and encouraging with your words, I appreciate you so much, please come back when you can, may God bless