Where does love go when you feel empty inside

When even your bones and teeth ache for what could have been

That simple question before the doors closed –

‘Would you’…

Perhaps it has flown into a robin’s song

An owl calling in the night

The whole world coming alive again

After love has gone

Waving, not drowning – keeping afloat

Finding other things to fill your heart –

Chocolate, flowering plants, a morning walk when the world is still

Maybe even a sunny morning or a star filled night

There is always more room for love

If we just let it in, be open to another possibility

Who knows, perhaps that question wouldn’t have made life full of love

And being left dangling is a hope that fuels you through the years.

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17 responses to “Where Does Love Go”

  1. Truedessa Avatar
    Truedessa

    I enjoyed your contemplation of where has love gone. I especially found this imagery comforting. I there is wisdom in finding other things to fill your heart again.

    “Perhaps it has flown into a robin’s song”

    1. jaerose37 Avatar

      Thank you Trueness

  2. subversopus Avatar

    “There is always more room for love

    If we just let it in, be open to another possibility”

    Aint that some truth! I like your focus on other things, just as important, that fill the void..
    I enjoyed your take on this prompt, Jae!

    1. jaerose37 Avatar

      Thank you kindly

  3. Gillena Cox Avatar
    Gillena Cox

    Nice one Jae

    much love

    1. jaerose37 Avatar

      Thank you Gillena

  4. kim881 Avatar

    This is an honest and heartfelt poem, Jae, that took the question to beautiful places: ‘flown into a robin’s song’; ‘Waving, not drowning’ (my favourite Stevie Smith poem), and other favourite things, especially chocolate! The final line is an interesting thought.

  5. ByteSizedStudio Avatar

    Would you? A very strong question. Nice write!

  6. ms pie Avatar

    so sweet that hope you speak of dangling temptation of a future… ‘Chocolate, flowering plants, a morning walk when the world is still’ …. in that order chocolate first of course

    1. jaerose37 Avatar

      Thank you – chocolate is definitely first!

  7. shaun tenzenmen Avatar

    A thoughtful meditation on lost chance that stays hopeful without pretending. Nice one Jae 👏

  8. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    A beautifully crafted poem, Jae. I am reminded of song lyrics from the 70s .. “love is in the air.”

    1. jaerose37 Avatar

      That’s great if you thought of a tune!
      Thank w

  9. Dora Avatar

    “There is always more room for love” — I agree, Jae.

    1. jaerose37 Avatar

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