she went away
unnoticed
unannounced
unceremoniously
you were left
bleeding
longing
asking
you never told her
that she was the tomorrow
you always
wished for;
the what-if and
could’ve been you have
lived with
every day
you never told her
that for a moment,
she was
the flicker of sunlight
against your
indigo sky;
that for a time,
it felt as if
you have held stars
on the palm of
her hand
perhaps she was
the bullet you dodged,
but she’ll always be
the one that got away
until then
In response to Sadje’s What do you See challenge https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/
Sending more love guys amidst the current crisis. May this bring us all closer together❤❤❤
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Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator. She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot within days of their release. Her 8th poetry book, “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark,” went straight to the top of both the best-sellers list and new releases on Amazon on short notice. Her 7th poetry book, “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” went straight to the best-sellers list on Amazon in less than 24 hours of release by pre-orders alone and eventually became the number Poetry Book on Amazon India on its actual release day, soon after the book rose to the best- sellers list as well in all other Amazon Markets worldwide.
Currently, Michelle holds the title of having 4 books published in a row to have made it to Amazon’s Best-Sellers List ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”) and 3 books on Amazon’s #1Hot New Releases/New Releases ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”.)
Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies such as Spillwords NYC, MasticadoresUsa, and MasticadoresIndia. Her poems “Holding Hands” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for November 2021 and “Love Happens” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for December 2022.
She is also part of the award-winning ensemble of authors in two Poetry Anthologies, that are both Amazon Best-Sellers: Hidden In Childhood and Wounds I Healed.
Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines (University of San Agustin, Iloilo City). Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts. She is also a graduate of Mass Communications major in Journalism (Centro Escolar University, Manila).
Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer.
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Sad but beautiful.
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Oh, dear thank you..
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So poignantly beautiful, Mich!
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Thank you Punam..😊😊😊
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You are so welcome, dear. 🤗
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This one hits, a bit closer to home. Especially, when you found out that the one that got away is getting hitched anytime soon…
It’s sad when you know to can’t compete.
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Oh ….i am speechless but know that all is fair in love and war, they say you dont need to compete…the best is yet to come for you..in time..😊😊
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Maybe, but the funniest thing of all is being painted as the antagonist when all you did was loving the way you knew how. But anyway, it was a long time ago.
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I understand what you are saying..sometimes the kind of love we have is the kind that doesnt compliment to what the other half expected to be loved and then it becomes a complicated scenario especially when the other one has in mind how she or he is to be loved. I wish we could just appreciate love as love as it is and never to ask for more.
I sincerely wish you find the one who will appreciate the kind of love you are capable of giving.
Kaya mo yan😊
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Nah, its ok. Ill keep my piece, not that it matters. Besides hindi n po ako ganun ngaun. 🤣🤣🤣
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😊😊😊that’s wonderful..🤗😇
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So poignantly beautiful, Mich! Lovely verses flowing from your pen…
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Really thank you Punam.
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The earlier one got posted before I could complete it! 🤦😂
Such a pleasure to read your poems. ❤️
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Lol…that happend to me too
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This is lovely. Beautifully written.
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Aw, thank you…😊
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Nice one. 🙂
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Thank you😊
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You are welcome. 🙂
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A beautiful, but heart wrenching response to the prompt Mich… xx
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Thank you Ivor 😊😊😊
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sad but endearing, well written Mich 🙂
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Thanks kate😊😊😊
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my pleasure Mich 🙂
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🤗🤗🤗
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There are a lot of people who have that “one that got away.” Beautiful poem, Mich. ❤
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Yes Di..thank you.😊
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Reblogged this on Keep it alive and commented:
First in this week in response to the prompt, What do you see;
From Michnavs. Enjoy
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Thanks Saje..😊
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You’re welcome
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Poignant! It always haunts us, the memory of lost love. Thanks for joining in the challenge.
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Thank you for the prompt Sadje
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A pleasure 💖
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Sometimes you don’t know what you have until it is gone.
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I agree….thank you😊
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Your welcome
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Oooh melancholy and bittersweet, but definitely with a bleeding heart at its center. This poem is wonderful, Mich!
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Oh, thank you dear
Be safe in there..
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Sometimes, especially with love…we should speak up bravely, even risking rejection and heartbreak…speak up and share how we feel, because no one can read our minds. 🙂
Poignant and powerful poem, SweetMich! 🙂
(((HUGS))) and ❤
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That is true Carolyn..people are so afraid of rejection that they dont speak up..
Keep safe in there
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I love this. Sad and lovely.
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Oh, thank you….keep safe
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I love this ❤️, it’s so beautifully written 🌷
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Aw, thank you so much😊
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My pleasure
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Wow! Another masterpiece, My Friend!! Really loved this!! We’ve all gone through those feelings and thought processes!! Bellissimo!!
xoxo
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Thank you Chuck😊
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you Chuck
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can be interpreted in so many ways, you really have a way of touching my heart with your words.
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I love it that you view this poem in many different ways..🤗🤗🤗
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I had a few of those… 😉
But I’m ever so happy with my one that didn’t get away now 😀
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Lol…that’s wonderful Jule…
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