a lovesong that ended

i listen to that song we danced to in your kitchen

i listen to it long enough to appreciate what we could have been

but i never

listen to it long enough to stay stuck fantasizing of what we never were

a beautiful moment in time, but

we were a lovesong that ended

i wish could have lasted forever

– B

October 27, 2024 at 11:57 PM

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About This Poem: ​The poem "a lovesong that ended" by Bryce Eldridge reflects on a past relationship, acknowledging its fleeting beauty and the acceptance of its conclusion. This introspective examination of personal emotions aligns with confessional poetry, a style where poets candidly explore their own experiences and feelings. The poem's free verse structure, lacking a fixed rhyme scheme or meter, allows for a natural and conversational tone. Therefore, this piece can be classified as a confessional free verse poem.​