Officially Done

I've lived a lifetime in your smiles
but that's not how it was supposed to be.

With curtains drawn
I greet the dawn

and the clock ticks quietly.

We were meant to be each other's friend
we weren't supposed to even see the day.

Around the bend
I guess it had to end

given all you had to say.

I shared a lifetime in your eyes
the fire's out but the hearth's so warm.

I blame it all on fate
we shouldn't have to wait

in any shape or any form.

The aftermath just makes me sick
it's even more than fate aught to allow.

Talk down to me
and I'll set you free

I don't feel sorry for you now.

I shared a lifetime in your heart
and neither one of us can claim they won.

I'll walk away this time
no harm, no foul, no crime

officially done.

— docmaverick, Jan 18, 2010

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

Critiques

Antoinette Mar…

16 years 4 months ago

Officially Done....

is Officially Sad to me...once again...or perhaps I am reading this wrong...I like the flow and this piece is very nicely done...I recognise alot of my own feelings in your writings...Thanks Doc...

docmaverick

16 years 4 months ago

Thanks, Antoinette....

...this was a sad write. Sorry, can't talk...now. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.

lyz

16 years 4 months ago

Doc

Yes, sad. Maybe a blessing, but a hurt just the same. My best wishes and love to you. Lyz. XX

docmaverick

16 years 4 months ago

Thanks, Lyz....

...you're very kind. Just didn't see this coming. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.

Seren

16 years 4 months ago

I wont ask Doc … the pain

I wont ask Doc ... the pain in this one speaks for itself dear man ... just love and hugs from me this time Jayne-Chloe x x x x

docmaverick

16 years 4 months ago

Thanx, Jayne....

...I apologize for only now, responding to you. This was a horrific storm that we went through.....but, I'm happy to report that, when the dust finally settled...we BOTH found that, we still need each other; and that this may have been something we HAD to endure...but, it wasn't powerful enough to destroy "us". We have since overcame, and repaired ANY harm that came our way, through these "outside sources", if you will. I'm quite aware of the pain that "glowed" throuout this piece...and I'm grateful that it "translated" so well, to the page. You felt it, and I'm very grateful for your comment.....because it's important for me to know that it was conveyed. You are STILL, a diamond to my eye ! "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.