I Didn’t Cry for You Poem, by Vanna, at My poetic side

I Didn’t Cry for You

I wasn’t crying over you. I was crying because I realized I lost her—

the girl with the wild imagination, the one who chased sunsets like they were secret messages from the sky.

The girl who lived outside all summer, skin kissed by sun, laugh echoing in the wind.

The girl who swam like water was home, who knew her worth without anyone else needing to agree.

I lost her— because I let you in.

And no, you don’t deserve tears for that. You don’t deserve anything from the pieces you shattered.

I wasn’t crying for you. I was crying for the girl I used to be.

Comments +

sorenbarrett July 2nd, 2025 13:40
A sad poem of loss not of another but of oneself and who one was. Well done
Poetic Licence July 3rd, 2025 00:09
A sad and touching write over the loss of ones self, nicely expressed and written

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