Black steam rises as I begin to let go
Slowly measured so I don’t start to blow
Anger, envy and depression are about to crack
Red, green and blue mixed turn to black
Red because our relationship that I destroyed
Green over all their happiness they now enjoy
Blue for the girl I lost, that I used to cling
Black together putting on their new rings
© 2011 Michael Yost
Michael's Lair 
Ouch! You wrote something within your heart and it showed. Great poem with tons of colorful meanings!
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Thank you, I really appreciate your words and kindness.
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Excellent! Your use of colors VIVIDLY portrays emotion in this well-crafted poem.
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Thanks. It was a hard one to write.
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sad loss,
cheer up, you will smile again when you find another one.
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You are everywhere! How do you keep up? The world was brighter this morning; thanks for your concern.
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The colors are wonderful. Strong imagery for strong feelings
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It definitely was a challenge to write yesterday. Today’s a new day!
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This was powerful…I could feel the pain in every word.
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Thanks for the visit and the comment.
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Intense powerful poem!
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Thanks dawn for the visit and your thoughts.
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Hello Michael.
If we were perfect humans, we would never do a thing wrong in life and love.
I feel your pain, but being the romantic optimist that I am, I say your turn will come again. I believe happiness in love belongs to all of us.
Nicely done, my friend!
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I believe it too. It was a piece that had to be written. Gratitude accepted and given.
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I can feel the emotions too. Your first line had the most important message–to let go–but not always so easy, I know. That pain sure can linger a while…
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Thanks Gayle, It’s just another milestone. smiles…
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booguloo,
Absolute honesty and not an easy situation to write about. You have shared your emotions very colourfully.
Best Wishes, Eileen
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Thanks Eileen. Just another day in the life as a poet. smiles.. I think we both like writing about real things in people’s lives with some easy to understand verses that others can relate to.
Best Wishes back to you,
Michael
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I love this. So much feeling and the rhyme was great. I am happy to have discovered your writing. Will check in regularly.
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Thanks.
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what a clolorful but sad poem… I can feel the desperation when I finished reading the last line about their new rings… 🙂
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The day of sadness grew into a day of happiness. She’s happier now!
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Sad poetry, but maybe the first line is the most hopeful.
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Thanks Matthew.
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i love the colored emotions!
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I really do appreciate all your comments. Thanks!
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