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those eyes in '76
by Emily Sullivanas i lay awake
restless in my bed
my thoughts and emotions
whirling in my head
confusion has hit me
i don't know where to begin
throughout my life
it seems
i've always struggled
to find peace
with a man
i never really knew
though he only lives
down the street
he was the one
given the chance
to love and guide me
to give me wings to fly
but i never even
got a glance
he took me for granted
i never understood why
then one day
i saw myself
in a picture
from days gone by
another man
had my eyes
i realized
my whole life
has been a lie
all the pain and tears
i shed over the years
could have been spared
if not for her fears
but now that i know
the truth
which binds us
i am no longer afraid
for i know someday
our love will
guide us
09/01/2003 Posted on 09/01/2003
Copyright © 2024 Emily Sullivan
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Thomas K. Hunt on 09/01/03 at 11:54 PM wow |
| Posted by Michelle Angelini on 07/10/05 at 08:34 AM Emily, your father just told me the story behind this poem and your meeting. I'm sure the joy you must have felt when getting acquainted with him was like a deluge of relief. Treasure the time you have with him. I'm so happy you found each other.
~Chelle~ |
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