I’m Beginning to Forget

My heart aches, not from pain but from longing. I have missed…

Jun 25, 2021

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My heart aches,
not from pain but from longing.
I have missed sharing and demanding
and I’m beginning to forget a lot of things.

I’m beginning to forget what it is like
to be soft yet strong,
to give absolute submission yet be in charge.
I’m beginning to forget what it is like
to have a place in another’s heart.

This independence has made me strong
but then I have no use for my strength
when the nights get chilly
and when my dreams and ambitions
get mumbled up in my head.
I’m beginning to forget how to see
and appreciate graces
and all of these make my heart ache.

I bleed for the things I use to have.
I want to fall in love again.

First written – 31/08/2018

Image: Sharon McCutcheon

3 responses to “I’m Beginning to Forget”

sircharlesthepoet

Jun 25, 2021 at 12:27 am

This is wonderful and beautiful! Everyone preaches about being independent and strong, but no one talks about how lonely it can get, “when the nights get chilly/and when my dreams and ambitions/get mumbled up in my head”. Thank you for this piece. I look forward to reading more of your work. You have my follow!

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1. chinatori
  
  Jun 25, 2021 at 1:17 am
  
  Thank you so much, Sir Charles for the interest, the like and the follow! I have followed you back and I look forward to reading your pieces.
  
  Like everything else, being independent comes with it’s challenges and it is best not to sugar-coat the situation. The nature of things today make people think they are stronger than they actually are. Some of us fight battles that should never be fought alone, and some others die… Hmm.
  
  I like to speak my truths, and this is because I find the exercise very liberating. I hope someone out there finds the strength and courage to speak up and ask for help when they need it. 🌹
  
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  1. sircharlesthepoet
    
    Jun 25, 2021 at 10:59 pm
    
    Wow, you have a lot of understanding and experience in this subject. We do think we are stronger than we actually are, and unfortunately it works against us. Thank you for your message! ❤
    
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