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Your Toxic Poem
by Ken HarnischI read your toxic poem again
This morning
The one which I, in my weary whining days
Caused you to contrive and which still stands
As monument to the worst of what I was
And could have been.
It hurts to read,
All the more because yours was the most beautiful soul
I knew, and for a time, I wrenched
You like a sponge because I was unable
To get a grip on myself.
It is better now, for both
You because you found joy
In life and the aftermath
And me because I really meant it
When I said I wanted only
Your happiness in the end.
Sometimes, the sliver of Godlight
I let shine down on me
Makes me feel I can still do
Something Good.
I read the poem
Now, humbled,
To remind myself how close
I came to failing 06/30/2007 Posted on 06/30/2007
Copyright © 2024 Ken Harnisch
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Kathleen Wilson on 06/30/07 at 06:15 AM A brave, intimate poem, sweetly endearing, and with such a title. it's because you are sweet and dear, and I know you have done lots Good. This is unusual and finely expressed. |
| Posted by Melissa Arel on 07/01/07 at 02:22 AM Wow Ken.. i agree with Kathleen, this is very endearing.. and i'm left wordless at its openness & honesty.. :) its really great to see you add a new poem to this folder, its been so long! |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 07/02/07 at 12:48 AM So very revealing and the last stanza gives such hope and looks back with humility - a happy ending in my mind. |
| Posted by Dan Kasten on 07/02/07 at 03:35 PM It is as if I am looking in a mirror with this one. A wonderful write, and most relevant to me. Dan |
| Posted by A. Paige White on 07/13/07 at 01:20 PM Congrats on POTD. I really enjoyed this. Please know you're not the only one that has lived that first stanza. Oh my gosh, I've lived this poem several times. It's comforting to realize I'm not the only one. |
| Posted by Alison McKenzie on 07/13/07 at 05:25 PM I think it took a good dose of courage to write this, to be honest. It isn't easy to admit that we've hurt someone, especially when they call us on it, when it's someone we love, and especially when a loss follows. Congratulations on POTD!!! (And I hope things get better). |
| Posted by JD Clay on 07/13/07 at 07:36 PM Self-realization is the cornerstone to change and things are looking up, Ken. If this grand piece is any indication everything is going to be beautiful.
Congratulations on becoming The Confessional Poet Of The Day.
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| Posted by Elizabeth Jill on 07/15/07 at 04:39 AM This is humbling and moves me deeply. |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 07/15/07 at 05:58 PM Worthy reminder Ken of how our words and intentions can be misconstrued by others. |
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