Trilogy of a Doomed Relationship When Still in Love

I sometimes find it effective to convey insight and awareness concerning relationships with poetry, as I’ve done with this story.

The Trilogy

The three poems below tell the story of a failed romance when still in love and the attempts at working on the relationship with the intent of making it last.

1. The first poem is about how synchronicity brought two lovers back together after a shaky start, to grow closer once again. At least until the final departure.
2. The second poem describes how it’s difficult to see the forest for the trees, as the saying goes, when lovers are deeply involved.
3. Finally, the third poem reviews the mistakes with the clarity of being alone once again. On the outside looking in, things become clear.

Synchronicity Keeps Us Together

A poem about the revival of a lost relationship as synchronicity creates a bond.

After an initial breakup for reasons unclear
Our paths once again cross, and I see my dear.

It was unexpected, with no thought involved.
But it opened communication for problems to be solved.

She told me she was leaving in a week to visit her family.
Without thinking, I offered a ride to the airport merrily.

We both agreed to enjoy the week before her departure
With no actual discussion and just some nurture.

We agreed that we’d talk a month later upon her return.
So we went with the flow and discovered much to learn.

We got to know each other more than before.
It's undoubtedly a feeling that may endure.

Mistakes Made in a Doomed Relationship

A poem that reveals the mistakes made by overlooking trust in the relationship.

What are we doing with this relationship?
Are we just here for the companionship?

Concentrating only on the periphery
leaves us eventually feeling jittery.

We haven’t focused on its inner core
although we’ve had a great rapport.

By avoiding what really mattered
we came to a state of feeling battered.

We missed out on developing a real experience
and bringing our relationship to actual deliverance.

If only we were able
to make our feelings stable

Knowing and understanding one another completely
would’ve helped discover mutual needs so sweetly.

Trust in the process
could’ve bound our hearts regardless.

That, I feel, is necessary to create a bond throughout
that cannot be broken by fear or by doubt.

A Challenging Relationship Drifts to an End

A poem that evaluates the challenges involved as the relationship draws to an end.

Unsure at first, then feelings develop
Craving for more and caring envelops

Attentive to her delicate cues although she may not have known
Accepting all differences and desiring a future sealed in stone

But she found one thing disparaging
and no longer was acknowledging

With a futile team effort, she wanted to be freed
Recognizing challenges and appreciating her need

Set free when requested only because of love
What more can I give with no sign from above

The past now cut off, leaving only fond memories
The future cut off too, without further discoveries

Only the present remains,

Heartbroken

Conclusion

This quote by Isaac Asimov explains what to anticipate with any failed romantic relationship.

“In life, unlike chess, the game continues after checkmate.”
— Isaac Asimov

© 2016 Glenn Stok