FROM THE FLAME

From The Flame


I loved you more than words could show,
But love can’t bloom where cold winds blow.
You left, and still I learned to stand,
With trembling heart and open hand.

At first, I begged the stars to mend.
The silence carved where once was friend.
But prayers can’t hold what won’t hold back,
And hope can break when hearts go slack.

You chose the door, and rang the bell.
A quiet exit. No farewell.
Yet here I am. Not wrecked. Not small.
I cried. I broke… But did not fall.

Your absence taught me how to bend.
Without the need for you to tend.
And in the echo of your name,
I built a fire from the flame.

I stitched my soul with threads of grace.
No longer longing for your face.
You left a wound, but I’m the cure.
A love like mine will always endure.

So when the past comes back to call,
I’ll meet it strong. I will not crawl.
I loved, I lost... But now I see.
The one I needed… was always me.

Poetry Written By
Eryn Dunbar
Copyright (c) 7.3.2025

Comments

camp1955 said…
This pome is a poignant exploration of heartbreak and resilience. The speaker reflects on love lost, personal growth, and self-discovery. Vivid imagery and emotional depth convey healing through pain. The poem’s strength lies in its raw honesty and empowering conclusion.

Justice13james said…
When honor and dignity upon which you stand such things, your pain didn't become your character however deep the wound leaving a scar. Dealing with the pain whichever way you choose calling upon grace to comfort and guide taming the beasts meant to destroy you took it's power by keeping yours

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