Leaving the Past Behind, (contest entry for 2011)

This was written for the Shakespearean Sonnet Poetry Contest - $100. This was a non-exclusive poem.



Leaving the Past Behind,
A New Life



Shadows linger, softly, as I call out
Memories, glow as bright as noon day sun



Haunting whisper's echo revealing doubt
Turning around I see that we are done



Walking further away how soon we fall
Listening in vain for words spoken low



Rose petals fall silently as we call
Footsteps, walking, swiftly hoping to know



Reaching out, love was extended to you
Teardrops, fallen dry, forever you know why


 
Forgotten memories linger so true
Lightening opening the darkest night sky


Yesterday, I listened to soft words fall
Today, I know that you gave me your all