He never listened to word she said
I turned away instead
Then slept alone in our bed
For she was ashamed of my cowardice
And my self-proclaimed dread
She often told me love was never to be this hard
Nor were we to be marred
By foolishness or willful disregard
Of a love that was so precious and enduring
Yet I demeaned it by my immaturity
She deserved a man of peace and self-assurance
Never to be me, for I am stunted and shamed
Of what they did and then left me maimed
A 1000 I’m sorry would never be enough
Because I am weak…never to be tough
Damaged and frayed by their cruelty
So please accept my reverence for you
As I leave to give you
Freedom to be loved
By a man who can overcome and live
I cannot…nor ever could
They took my soul and left me in parts
That are forever disconnected with an empty heart
I can’t fill yours…but know…
I believed I could, until I slept at night, and they came again
Reminding me of what they took
My innocence and my belief that love could heal
No…only if what’s broke, thinks it should…
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Bravo! This is magnificent. It would be even more impressive if rhyming was my cup of tea, but sometimes rhyming just happens by accident, ya know what I mean? But despite that minor dilemma, I love this type of writing; the heart-wretching pain you leave in people's stomachs, to whomever reads this. Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much.
What a great yet sad poem, I could feel your hurt, your anguish and your defeat. keep your head up cause you do deserve love
Thank you. I’m fine. Just a story that came to me. I’m a very blessed man.
Your welcome and that's so good to hear..
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