You say “I love you,” a recipe of letters
that could stir up a magical moment,
but they’re only empty air bubbles,
meaning nothing without the alliance of
actions and yours are lacking. My heart
will bend, but it won’t break. I’ll always
remember those sweet moments of tender
kisses and hand holding, unforgettable
nights and mornings of loving each other,
but the fun has vanished like water droplets
on a summer-kissed sidewalk. I’ll be fine in my
own company, yet, if by chance somewhere
beyond this storm, another love finds his way
into my arms, they’ll be open to letting his
charms lead me home. You had your ending;
now I embrace my beginning. Who can say when,
but I’d be willing to fall in love all over again.
Lauren Scott © 2014
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
A poem mingled with both sadness and a positive view of the future. Well done!
That’s exactly what I wanted to convey; thanks, Ian!
Beautiful but sad.
Thanks very much, Xeno!
A recipe of letters is so striking.
Thanks for your kind comment, Jean!
Lovely.
Aww, thanks, Joe!
That is great, Lauren!…both sad and positive. Words just seem to fall from your eyes.
Hugs xoxo
Aww, thanks for your encouragement, Deb! You’re a great friend! Hugs to you, too! ♥
A beautiful poem – positive, yet sad.
Thanks so much for your kind words, Michelle!
Sad, but with a positive outlook nonetheless.
That’s what I had planned, Binky, thanks for stopping by!
Wonderful mixture of emotions in these words! Have a great weekend! Xx
Thanks so much, Iris, for your lovely comment! Hope you’re having a great weekend, too! xo
Poignant eloquence Lauren – most touching.
I appreciate your kind words, Mike!
Deep emotional words Lauren.
The only response I can make is that I have lived through every word you wrote.
Time might heal all wounds but time cannot erase the scars.
Remember the world is an Oyster and you are the Pearl.
Emu
Aww, thanks so much for your wonderful comment and advice, Ian. This poem is fiction, but inspired from the past. 🙂 I hope the rest of your weekend is enjoyable!
What a journey a relationship that moves turbulently through time. Lovely works as usual.
Well, this is fiction, Kim, but it could have applied to part of the past. 🙂 I’m grateful for present time and thank you, as always, for your kind words..
🙂 I had no doubt it was fiction.
Oh, okay. 🙂
This poem would be a perfect gift for a lot of people who have felt abandoned or betrayed. It sets just the right balance between an empathetic expression of the struggle and sorrow, and the healing and looking forward. Well done, my sweet. 🙂
xo
Aww, thanks so much, Kathryn, for your lovely comment. Your words always encourage me to keep writing! Have a great Monday, my friend…xo
Sadness and optimism both woven delicately together Lauren; beautifully said. ❤️ Xx
Thanks, Chris! Your words always make my day and are great encouragement! Sending love and hugs your way! xo ♥
Lauren its a good job I know this is fiction.. You fill your words with such meaning as you so understand the workings of our hearts… A spectacular story you have woven with ‘Only Words’ my friend..
Thank you
Hugs Sue ❤
Aww, thanks my dear friend…your beautiful comment warms my heart and I will say that your last line was very clever, too. 🙂 You’re welcome and thank YOU! Hugs back! ♥
Love, even left behind us, paves the way for love ahead of us … or beyond us … as I have found, our hearts never need be without it. Lovely, Lauren. XO ❤
I really wish I had written what you just wrote, Diane, so eloquent and profound! Thank you, my friend, for your lovely words…sending love and hugs! ♥
Wonderfully tender and charming and I love the close Lauren! I love to see that door left even slightly ajar!
This one’s awesome too