Almost-Was Poem, by Jordan H., at My poetic side

You're a Has-Been.

A Barbie girl, living a Barbie life

Fancy cars, big boats

Money, money, money

(or debt, debt, debt?)

And over a thousand friends, as far as the eye can see!

"Living your best life."

Then you met me.

I'm a Never-Was.

Always faithfully waiting...

A fool faithful to lies,

To promised beginnings

That never come.

Immutable like plastic.

But not you--you are changing.

The years are starting to show.

Sags, wrinkles, a voice like a frog.

(Makeup only goes so far.)

Time wins in the end.

It always does.

But I didn't care;

I saw your potential.

I saw a future, a beautiful story.

After all, opposites attract.

My eyes have the ability to peel back the years...

But you cared.

You surround yourself with friends-

Younger, more beautiful.

You delude yourself,

You "live your best life."

You lead people on.

With words you come;

In silence you leave.

Does it make you feel younger?

We could have been...something.

We could have been Something.

But we are an Almost-Was.

And most importantly...

We are a Never-Will-Be.