Lovingly Poem, by sorenbarrett, at My poetic side

You offered me your dreams and I put nightmares in their place

For the truth you gave me I threw lies in your face

For your courage I returned cowardice

You with a burning faith I incredulous

For the joyful laughter of your young years

I gave you nights of bitter tears

The fire of your happy disposition

I quenched with a rain of cynicism

Too selfish with others you to share

I isolated you in solitary despair

I stole your ideas so brilliant

Then called you stupid and ignorant

I always said that my love for you was strong

If ever love could be, this one was wrong

It was not you but your strengths that I loved

Too blind to see, it was my own weaknesses that I hated

What I treated you as you became

We’re all responsible for what we tame

Comments +

Christina8 March 4th, 2022 20:13
This is a deeply personal and poignant write. Very well done!
GiftedT17 March 4th, 2022 21:34
I felt that was deep so sorry🙏🏽
sorenbarrett March 5th, 2022 19:34
Thank you so much for taking your time to review and comment on this poem

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