Reclaimed V2.0
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Well, you are correct,
I lustily called for you,
When I was at the bottom
And couldn't handle the truth.
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When my pain was unbeaten
And the end came about
I pierced crying your name
Like an old-time devout.
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But you took your time,
To walk up towards me;
And while I was waiting
I weighed down on my knees.
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She took shape in my mind
And her warmth fought the cold
Gave redress to my cravings
Lending arms; taking hold.
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I'm far better by now, after talking to her,
I was crying from the pain, impuissant to defer.
She extended her hand and replevied my soul
When my brain was morose, and my zest paid the toll.
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Well, you are correct,
I lustily called for you,
When I was yelling out loud,
Trampling glass with no shoes.
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I caught sight of your gate
And the path had my name
I took the key and sat down
This was no longer a game.
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But you took your time,
To crop up towards me;
All that waiting is over,
I'm no longer in need.
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She softly gave me the push
And planted a goal in my view
I came back with a purpose
No more leeway for you.
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I'm far better by now after talking to her,
I was crying from the pain, impuissant to defer.
She extended her hand and replevied my soul
When my brain was morose, and my greed paid the toll.
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Well, you are correct,
I lustily called for you;
But now I'm reclaimed,
That's the apodictic truth.
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About the Creator
Alex Torres
Started writing short stories back in 1988 at work, when I had an empty page to fill for the employee's internal magazine. Taking the pen again after a 30 year-long hiatus, exploring where it takes me this time.

Comments (8)
This deep, super relatable !!
No one is ever lost, no cry is ever hidden. Only love remains, and forgiveness. What a beautiful poem. I do not want to analyze it, but to let it speak to me. Goodbye for now.
Unfortunately, I, too, have many encounters with Lady Death. She teaches me the most valuable lessons in life. A great and important poem! And congratulations on your TS :) Well deserved.
Beautiful ❤️✨️
kinda hits me
👍
Exquisite.
Oohh, this is so intense! I kinda love when someone goes from begging at the door to realizing they built their own key. Also “trampling glass with no shoes” is wild. That line hurt me a little. ✨