Separation is the inevitable companion of love, its dark side, where joy gives way to melancholy, and hope to despair. These poems are about the silence that follows the voice of a loved one, the emptiness that settles in the heart, and memories that simultaneously warm and hurt. They are about trying to find yourself again when a part of you has left with the one you loved. About accepting the inevitable and believing that even after the longest winter, spring will come.
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Autumn motif
Maple leaves, like your letters, swirl in a waltz of farewell days. Autumn whispers: "Don't wait, don't call, Love has flown away like a dream, without shadows." The gray city, cold as steel, In the reflection of the windows - emptiness. The veil of sadness has frozen in the heart, And the words of hope have fallen silent. The winds howl like a weeping beast, About lost happiness, about the pain of loss. And in this melancholy, at this late door, Love no longer knocks, like a beast.
Empty train station
The train departed, taking the light with it, leaving only a hum and a cold trace. An empty station, like a symbol of separation, where vows fell silent and sound ceased. In the waiting room – only shadows, and the echo of footsteps that have disappeared into the distance. On a bench – a forgotten bouquet of dahlias, and in the heart – shards of love, like steel.
The Forgotten Garden
In a forgotten garden where roses bloomed for us, Now there are only weeds and withered vines. The paths are abandoned, like a forgotten story, And in the silence only the voice of the wind is heard. Your footsteps are no longer heard here, Your smiles - never to be seen again. Only the shadows of memories wander in the garden, And the heart aches, unable to remain silent. An abandoned fountain, overgrown with moss, A symbol of love that has gone nowhere. And in this garden, lonely and empty, I remember you forever.
Letter to nowhere
I'm writing a letter to nowhere, hoping it will reach you. Words fly like leaves, telling you how much I miss you.
Winter echo
A winter echo in empty alleys, Reminds me of days of past love. Snowflakes swirl like fairies in a fairy tale, But in my heart there's only cold, no warmth inside. Your embrace will no longer be felt, Your kisses – never again. Only memories of the past to cherish, And believe in hope, and wait for love. In the frozen park, under a moonbeam, I wander alone, in search of ghostly dreams. And in this silence, wintry and empty, I recall our shared days.
Broken mirror
A broken mirror is a reflection of the soul, In the shards are pain, longing, and mirages. Your face can no longer be found in them, Only emptiness and cold ahead. Each shard is like a wounded memory, Of happy moments that have faded into the distance. And in this broken, cold radiance, I see only despair and sadness.
Old feast
An old feast, cooled wine, I want to remember how it was then. Your eyes, your smile, the silence, And love that is gone forever. Empty tables, forgotten words, The echo of laughter that no longer sounds. In the heart there is only pain and bitter longing, And hope that quietly sleeps. In this hall where we danced, Now there are only shadows and the dust of centuries. And in memories, as if in a dream, I seek you among these dreams.
The bell fell silent
The bell has stopped ringing, and there's silence all around, The absence of your voice is like thunder. The apartment is empty, only shadows in the corner, And my heart aches, I'm sad.
Pier of Hope
A pier of hope, abandoned and empty, where we waited for dawn and feelings. Now only waves crash against the pier, and in my heart there is pain and bitter sadness. Your hand will no longer be felt, your embrace – never again. Only the memory of the past to cherish, and believe in hope, and wait for love. In this pier, lonely and empty, I recall our shared days. And in this silence, wintery and empty, I seek you among these dreams.
Last look
One last glance, and you're gone, Dissolving into fog and sorrow. In my heart, only bitter steel remains, And hopes that were never kindled again.
The Lost Lighthouse
A lost lighthouse in a stormy sea, a symbol of love gone to nowhere. In my heart there is only pain and bitter sorrow, and hope that no longer awaits. Your embrace will no longer be felt, your kisses will never be felt again. Only memories of the past to cherish, and believe in hope, and wait for love. In this sea of longing and despair, I search for you, my lost light. And in this stormy, cold silence, I remember our shared days.
Quiet evening
It's a quiet evening, it's dark outside, I want to remember how it was then. Your eyes, your smile, the silence, and the love that's gone forever.
Broken Lyre
A broken lyre, its strings are silent, Love and spring no longer resound in them. Shattered dreams, torn destinies, And in the heart only pain and bitter longing. Your songs will no longer be heard, Your embrace will never be felt again. Only the memory of the past to cherish, And believe in hope, and wait for love. In this silence, in this empty apartment, I recall our shared days. And in this silence, wintery and empty, I seek you among these dreams.
Autumn rain
Autumn rain knocks on my window, reminding me of what's long gone. Drops slide like tears down my cheek, bringing pain to my heart and emptiness in my longing. Your touch will no longer be felt, Your kisses will never be felt again. Only memories of the past to cherish, And believe in hope, and wait for love. In this rain, cold and gray, I search for you, my lost light. And in this silence, wintry and empty, I remember our days together.
Epitaph of Love
Here lies the love that has gone nowhere, Leaving only pain and bitter sorrow. In my heart there is only cold water, And hopes that were no longer ignited. I will no longer see your eyes, I will not feel the warmth of your lips. Only memories of the past, like a bright dawn, And pain that will never subside. In this world full of lies and deceit, Love turned out to be just a fragile dream. And in this longing, in this bitter wound, I think of you, my dear. Let the wind carry my words, To you, to that world where there is no more suffering. And let my love, like a bright star, Forever remain in memories. Farewell, my love, my sorrow, My hope, my faith and light. I will remember you always, And wait for you in eternity, for many years.
Style: Anna Akhmatova, Marina Tsvetaeva, Fyodor Tyutchev