JUST CAN’T SHAKE
Just Can’t Shake
Lot of times it is the hurt that you just can’t shake.
Sometimes, you just never know what is at stake,
A few tears now and then, just to let them out,
Life is confusing. You never know what it is all about.
Rain on an empty house, most times does not bother me,
Tonight, it makes me lonely, and I wonder where is she.
Is she, like me, lying in bed, sad, and wide awake?
Is the love we had and lost just as hard for her to shake?
The cars passing on the highway never used to bother me.
Now remind me of our road trips, when our love was free.
Why is love and loving someone forever so hard to do?
Just can’t shake it, and this is difficult for me to get through.
What hurts the most, being so close, being so much alike,
Knowing each other thoughts was very much dreamlike.
Does she miss our love, miss me, as much as I miss her?
Why fate can’t let us be, just leave us as we were?
Walking away is tough to do, leaving footprints in the dust,
Just can’t shake it, but to move forward, I guess, I must.
Sure, there will be days, pretending all is good and okay,
Deep in my heart, I will know it is a fib, a lie, on those days.
Throwing away those times that should of, could have been,
Never knowing how long it takes to heal, or even when.
Yes, loving and losing are as painful as it will ever be,
In my mind, I will always wonder where is she.
A few tears now and then, just to let them out,
Life is confusing. You never know what it is all about.
Sometimes, you just never know what is at stake,
Lot of times it is the hurt that you just can’t shake.
By Kurt James
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Born beneath the snow-capped peaks of the Colorado Rockies, Kurt James grew up surrounded by stories of ghost towns, outlaws, and frontier legends. Years in South Dakota and deep family roots in western Kansas gave him a lasting love for open skies and the rugged soul of the American West.
A poet and novelist, Kurt writes Western fiction and historical adventure with grit, realism, and heart. His work has been featured by the Denver Post, PM Magazine, and 9NEWS, and praised for capturing the spirit of the Old West in vivid, cinematic detail.
Author of more than twenty books, Kurt’s acclaimed Rocky Mountain Series brings the frontier to life through powerful storytelling and unforgettable landscapes. His upcoming novels—Reifschneider Stagecoach Detective and Winter of the Wolf Moon—continue that legacy.
Kurt James is a proud member of the Western Writers of America.
A poet and novelist, Kurt writes Western fiction and historical adventure with grit, realism, and heart. His work has been featured by the Denver Post, PM Magazine, and 9NEWS, and praised for capturing the spirit of the Old West in vivid, cinematic detail.
Author of more than twenty books, Kurt’s acclaimed Rocky Mountain Series brings the frontier to life through powerful storytelling and unforgettable landscapes. His upcoming novels—Reifschneider Stagecoach Detective and Winter of the Wolf Moon—continue that legacy.
Kurt James is a proud member of the Western Writers of America.
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Very emotive and romantic poem from the heart and soul. Well done, Kurt.
Thank you, Phyllis, for stopping by… much appreciated.
So beautiful and very well expressed poem. Thanks for sharing your beautiful poem, Kurt.
Stay safe and blessed!!
Misbah, glad you enjoyed this piece and commented on it. Much appreciated by me.
Kurt I enjoyed reading your poem. Well crafted and reaching perfection. I am going to share your posts on our TCE facebook page. If you would rather I don’t share just let me know. Jamie
Jamie, thank you for the great compliment on this piece. And yes, feel free to share any of my work that you want.
Isn’t that the way though, every little speck of anything ends you of her. Then anger settles at your tongue along with the waterworks. Why was it wrong, what could be done differently, so many questions flood your thoughts. It’s so painful. I felt all that while reading this. Nice work Kurt
This is a beautiful and thoughtful poem with good rhyming. It shows something that most of us go through at some point. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece with us.