Do I love you or do I not
I think I used to but I forgot
I sealed my heart into a box
How will I feel once unlocked?
Memories wrapped in whispers tight,
Flickering shadows in the night.
Your voice, a ghost I thought I'd slain,
Now echoes softly, stirring pain.
I buried dreams beneath the years,
But here you are, igniting fears.
The laughter shared, the tears we shed,
A tapestry of words unsaid.
Do I dare to lift the lid,
To feel the warmth that love once hid?
Or stay within this careful shell,
Where silence guards my heart so well?
Each message pulls me, like the tide,
A bittersweetness I can't hide.
Do I embrace the past we knew,
Or let the dawn bring something new?
So tell me, love, what do you seek?
A fleeting spark, or something deep?
In this dance of what once was,
I search for answers, pause because—
The heart, it wanders, seeks to roam,
Yet fears the path that leads to home.
So here I stand, on shifting ground,
Where love was lost, but now is found.
So do I love you or do I not?
I think I used to, but I forgot.
The box I sealed remains intact,
A treasure lost, a heart abstract.
For in that space, there lies a choice,
To listen close, to hear your voice.
Yet wisdom whispers, soft and clear,
Some mysteries are best left here.
So I'll let time weave its gentle thread,
And keep the past where it has led.
A flicker of warmth, a fleeting thought,
But I won’t open the box I bought.
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Author:
Bratty (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I wanted to share a poem I recently wrote that reflects my thoughts and feelings about an ex who reached out to me after a long time. It captures the internal struggle I face between revisiting the past and moving forward with my life. In the poem, I explore the sense of love that once was, but I also acknowledge how I’ve crafted a protective barrier around my heart to heal and forget. The imagery of sealing my heart in a box represents the memories I've tucked away, and the dilemma of whether to confront those feelings again. Ultimately, the poem expresses my decision to keep that box closed, recognizing that some questions are better left unanswered. It’s a blend of nostalgia and self-preservation, highlighting the delicate balance between cherishing what was and embracing what is. I hope you find it resonates with you in some way, as it encapsulates a part of my journey toward understanding love, loss, and healing.
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A very well written piece of poetry, i feel will resonate with a lot of people, as they say once bitten, twice shy, enjoyed the read
Well said. Thank you!
You are very welcome
Very nice and honest poem. Good powerful write.
Thanks so much. I appreciate the feedback.
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