Tears from stone

Dear K,

“ Yes, I meant to make you cry” if only I had the power to make that happen to the schmucks I’ve dated. I like how you take aim and shoot in this poem. H🌷

Thanks for connecting with this little moment of darkness... it's not my usual approach.
k

Echo Honoria  
You're taking the gloves off and delivering with both fists  
Breakthrough writing  

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Thanks for the like. I'm not really sure I like it, to be honest.... something that I wanted to convey is missing.... something about futility... there's no satisfaction in it - the gloves may be off but I'm punching a ghost.... or something like that.
Maybe this one is still developing.

.....this dark vengeful write is reminder that we can't fix ourselves by trying to hurt others.
People mistakenly think hurting a former relationship is a way to heal
and this dark write is a brilliant portrayal of those stony emotions. Beware of Karma !!!
..broken titanium your unique dark verse is a clever portrait of the evils of Sinful Pride!

Thank you, Feet - you're right there's nothing good to come of this feeling!
What I didn't (yet) manage to include in this is the desperation of trying to get a reaction where there's none to be had...
Thanks for your thoughtful comment.
k

So powerful... It must have felt a little good to write this one out, k... It may not be your usual approach but damn if it didn't make for a truly well penned poem.
I felt it, through and through.
(You're an amazing person, please let no one make you feel differently!.. - had to get that in!)  
Well done, poetess!  
Sending warmest regards,  
🌹  
xo  
-B-

Thanks, Blue, for understanding the sick part of me that just wants to know I'm actually capable of breaking a heart.... that I matter enough to cry over...
I very much appreciate the love! ❤

I always read for the root of the writing, behind anger is pain and fear, behind lust is loneliness, a desire for intimacy, etc. Here I would guess at loss, regret. There is a kind of intimate connection and authority of presence in the epistle and confessional styles, bit of both here. Beautifully vulnerable work.

I'd say you're certainly in the ballpark... some songs lead me to reflect on ancient history...
Thank you for reading and for your kind comments.

I love the darkness of this with emotions.

Thank you for reading!

I really like what Daniel said about the root cause such as behind anger is pain and fear etc although that's not to say it is always the case. I think you did a fantastic job of capturing manipulation, lies, and unrequited love. So often we stay in a very bad situation thinking things will change but it doesn't. Other situations are even worse where we might not have any control at all.

My favorite stanza;
"Yes, I meant to make you cry.
Parched
greedy
thirsty for those tears."

That really hits home.

Thank you, KX... it's not a part of me that I'm proud of, but it's real. And that's what poetry is about, right...?
Very much appreciate the love & RL on this one.