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Already Gone

If you're reading this
I'm already gone
Try to understand
I did my best
What's done is done

A life time wasted
Lost and wondering
My deepest regrets
I think you know
Emptied my soul

If you're reading this
Know no one loved you more
You were my final thought
But you're already better off
Now that I'm gone

— RoseBlack, Jun 15, 2022

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Rough draft

About the Author

Country/Region: United States

Favorite Poets: Edgar Allan Poe, Jim Morrison

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Critiques

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

3 years 11 months ago

dear RoseBlack,

this poem has me worried...are you okay? please be okay! you are one of my favorite poets. this poem is very effective...

*hugs, Cat

RoseBlack

RoseBlack

3 years 11 months ago

Hi Cat

No worries. I am ok. I tried to respond earlier and the site said the link was broken.

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

3 years 11 months ago

hello!

I'm so glad to hear from you! glad to know you are okay... your poetry really reaches out and gabs me!!!

*warm hugs, Cat
ever, eddy

RoseBlack

RoseBlack

3 years 11 months ago

Hi Cat

Thank you for being concerned and as always for reading my work closely. It is nice to know that when I post I can always count on you and Gee to read deeply and offer feedback.

RoseBlack

RoseBlack

3 years 11 months ago

Thank Eddy for me

I thoroughly enjoy his writing as well and watching him evolve in each new poem.

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

3 years 11 months ago

;)

a done deal!

*hugs, Cat & eddy

Geezer

Geezer

3 years 11 months ago

Don't worry...

I saw her on Tuesday afternoon. She brought my granddaughters over for a visit. She has written as though she were someone who doesn't have any other options, and her intent was to harm herself, but I know better. She wouldn't do anything to deprive her kids of their mother. It is a really well-written poem that does get to you though. Nice job. Hopefully, we will see
more light-hearted stuff in the near future! ~ Geez.
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Candlewitch

Candlewitch

3 years 11 months ago

thanks, Geez...

she is very good at exciting emotion! thank you for telling me. please say hello for me?

*hugs, Cat

RoseBlack

RoseBlack

3 years 11 months ago

Hi Gee

I am not quite as good at light hearted material but will give it a try. Thank you for the kind words and critique.

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