Kathryn Tate Jacoby’s poem Continuum appeared here in January. Kathryn writes about life as it cycles through its highs and lows. This poem covers the whole spectrum in the course of a love affair.
Bittersweet
By Kathryn Tate Jacoby
Prelude
hearts racing
tingling senses
blind
deaf
dumb
awakening urges
mouths dry
stomach fluttering
blurred thought
passion
aching
yearning
imperative
chemical reaction
falling
in
love
Commencement
touching
talking
sharing
discovering
common threads
endearing differences
dreams
goals
bonding
ideals
engaging
planning
listening
hoping
joining
two
Tribulations
careers
real life
cooperation
building
action
revelations
raising children
busy
disconnecting
disappointments
apathy
longing
searching
struggling
to
hold
on
Prologue
distant
unfamiliar
beaten down
removed
changes
hurts
fears
loneliness
disdain
regret
bitterness
temptation
betrayal
denial
concluding
in
fallen love
This was an interesting poem.
Thanks Annmarie! Looks great!!
Sad but true, well written.
An all too true to life poem. Excellent,poignant poem.
Thank you.
Wonderful poem. The author also writes a very honest and meaningful blog about life and courage.
Thanks so much Lisa…I need to get back to my blog again!!!