Bobbie Troy’s most recent poem to appear here was This is poetry (May 2012).
You Knew Me When
By Bobbie Troy
you can say
that you knew me when
our world was whole
and each day
was the beginning of a fairy tale
and each night was a happy ending
you can say
that you knew me when
my mood was as smooth
as Ella Fitzgerald’s voice
and you bent around me in harmony
you can say
that you knew me when
i was not bipolar
and not on meds
you can say
that you knew me when
as you walk out the door
Oh, Bobbie, when, from its title, to the last word, a poem can raise the melancholy, and sadness of a Blues song in your reader,without sinking into the maudlin, it is exceptional. This poem made my heart ache. I’ll return many times to reread it.
Jean
It is a gift, a treasured gift to receive such honesty from another’s soul.
I can say this is heartfelt. Well done, Bobbie.
I can say this is heartfelt. Well done,
Bobbie.
This struck me as so sad at first, but then rang so true.
Bobby, you are a true wordsmith…loved it.
Thank you, everyone. Your comments mean alot to me.