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Bittersweet


03.01.11 Posted in today's words by

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 
lives

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



6 Responses to “Bittersweet”

  1. This was an interesting poem.

  2. Kathryn says:

    Thanks Annmarie! Looks great!!

  3. KC Bosch says:

    Sad but true, well written.

  4. Jeanette Gallagher says:

    An all too true to life poem. Excellent,poignant poem.
    Thank you.

  5. Lisa Blum says:

    Wonderful poem. The author also writes a very honest and meaningful blog about life and courage.

  6. Kathryn says:

    Thanks so much Lisa…I need to get back to my blog again!!!

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