(I wrote when I was falling in love with my then- soon to be husband- who eventually cheated. but it can apply to him leaving for good too)

I put the key in the door one last time
climbed those stairs and heard my echo within the hall
I walk to see the #7
the door swings in and instantly things rush back.
I breathe deep for air as if its been taken from me.
Overwhelmed with emotion, visions and his smell
still lingering
The emptiness of the rooms makes my heart ache
my love has left, reality has hit me.
I'll never see this place again
never stand in the doorway to watch him play,
listen
no more whispers in bed
its just silent and still.
empty

My eyes are welled with tears
he has moved on
and my life has changed because of this room #7
It's symbolic.
I'm saddened by this change.
lots of firsts there
Sex, fights, scrabble games...
so much laughing...
and falling in love.
That place was him
and I just got to live it for a bit.

The traces of him linger
the indents on the floor where the couch sat... his drums,
the bed's blue faint mark painted along the wall

Its empty but I still see him there
I see us still being...
and the scent of what I remember so vividly lingers.

Yet I know I cannot stay
I had to look back
and it only hurts more now.

Cause I really wasn't ready for him to leave...
and now I feel it.

God if he cheated on you he must have been a ahole anyway, your better off without him...

Although I know the feeling, the heartache, and your poem is beautiful, just like the song "tattoo" they mark everything we do, for awhile, then this too passes, but your poem is awesome. You need time to grieve, then before you know it, you will be getting your groove back on!!!

{sigh} Been through something similar, Unfortunately I was unable to express the devastation as you have. I can only hope this is from your distant past.

i agree with italy...you have depth, beauty...and personality....keep your chin up hun...there will be some on there who appreciattes you....

I cant see why someone would cheat on such a pretty woman

OH GOD HOW TRUE YOU SENT ME BACK TO A HORRIBLE PLACE IN MY PAST.

nicely written

great description and feeling

sorry for your loss

welcome to the site
hope to see more work

thanks I love poetry and creative journaling.
I found this a few days back and today found this forum. a perfect union

Lovely write.

The title is really attention-catching. Very nice.

The only bit that bothered me slightly is this:



If you broke the lines differently, like this:



I think it would maintain the suspense and emotion more effectively. Just a thought.

P.S. At first glance, I thought you had a picture of Jennifer Aniston as your picture. You look like a model. haha.

Beautiful story of what the heart would see if it had eyes. Cheaters, I think have several hearts to throw away and
You are a better person to be free of him...Great read!

Nice write. I like how you gave the feeling two different meanings. Both are felt equally strong.