Post 1590. Tuesday August 29
You didn't ask. You just walked into my mind; an uninvited guest who struck my heart with cupid’s arrow.
Until then my life was ordered, regulated. I was content.
For reasons I will never understand I stood aside and let you change everything, things before then I’d felt comfortable with.
You rearranged my thoughts, my memories, my hopes, my ambitions. I was no longer my own person, you took over. I looked on as you invaded my very being.
Then as suddenly as you arrived you walked away leaving a ring of destruction 'round my bleeding heart. Why oh why did I allow you to occupy my mind?
Until then my life was ordered, regulated. I was content.
For reasons I will never understand I stood aside and let you change everything, things before then I’d felt comfortable with.
You rearranged my thoughts, my memories, my hopes, my ambitions. I was no longer my own person, you took over. I looked on as you invaded my very being.
Then as suddenly as you arrived you walked away leaving a ring of destruction 'round my bleeding heart. Why oh why did I allow you to occupy my mind?
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This week's photo prompt is by Jade M. Wong
Hi Keith - funny how these things happen ... and we need to readjust our lives ... it's living isn't it ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteToo often we imagine the grass to be greener when it's not. Thanks Hilary
DeleteA tortured soul. Powerful emotions Keith.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Iain.
DeleteBeautifully crafted tale on a prompt that has stumped many.
ReplyDeleteWhen I discovered it related to shopping mall I about turned and walked in a different direction!
DeleteThis is so sad and so true for so many people .
ReplyDeleteVery well written, Keith.
Sadly this is so, as I know too well.
DeleteI've met this person too. The worst part is when someone asks 'whatever happened to ___ ?'. And you have no idea.
ReplyDeleteTell me about it Denise! In my case the person shared your name!
DeleteBlame my parents for the name, lol.
DeleteHaha! Will do!
DeleteGreat take on the photo prompt! Just about everyone can identify with a bleeding heart! Great story, Keith!
ReplyDeleteIt's just part of the circle of life I guess. Thanks PJ
DeleteCupid's arrows leave a stain on the heart and mind.love ( and infatuation) is blind but the side effects are not always pleasant.loved your take on the prompt Keith. poignant reality.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Kalpana. Thank you.
DeleteSuch a powerful read Keith :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mrs D!
DeleteIn the hindsight, the fault lies with self!
ReplyDeleteLoved reading it as usual! You are a wonderful tale spinner!
- Anagha From Team MocktailMommies
https://mocktailmommies.blogspot.in/2017/08/cold-blooded-murder.html
Thanks so much for your generous words Anagha
DeleteStingingly true- Love can change our life in a million ways - take us on a high and then bring us to the ground with a thud. Nicely done Keith
ReplyDeleteVery true. Thanks Akshata
DeletePowerful indeed. Thank you for sharing your gift.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure Darla
DeleteThis reads almost like poetry!
ReplyDeleteEllespeth (from Word Press)
Nearly but not quite! Thanks Ellespeth
DeleteHi Keith! This is so true. Love hurts .....it always does. Especially when its over! At least one, if not both (as in this case) does get hurt badly. I loved your take on this prompt. Also a reminder how Love makes one so deeply vulnerable. And, it takes quite a while to come out of the whole episode. This was really poignant! I invite you to take a look at my blogposts at https://thetinaedit.com/. Cheers!
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