I must choose these words carefully
So as not to mortally wound
But still to make it perfectly clear
It was you who left our love marooned
You ended my heart’s obligation to you
A long time ago
My life is mine to own
This I instinctively know
Love is not under your control
It comes and goes as it chooses
It can live forever
But dare not you dictate its uses
It seems that these days
Arrogance is now your vice
Three strikes and you’re out
Don’t push me more than twice
Please don’t mistake my intentions
For I’ve never wanted to provoke your tears
But still here we are today
So tread lightly my dear
Copyright © Accidental Poet 2013
- Author: Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) ( Offline)
- Published: September 27th, 2017 03:01
- Comment from author about the poem: In case anyone wonders, no, this is not about Sharon.
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- Users favorite of this poem: WL Schuett
Comments9
To Accidental Poet,
Nicely written message coming straight from your heart!
Drchito fl
Thanks for reading and your compliment Drchito. ; )
This tell it just how it is - - honest words spoken from the heart make the best message every time. Good read.
Thanks Fay. Yes, I tried to write it precise and to the point without having that "in your face" sort of anger. This is the first time I've put it online, though I wrote it in 2013. I influenced her to start writing poetry, and I know this would hurt her to know I used my poetry to speak to her in this manner. I never sent it to her either. It was mostly a write that I needed to write. Thanks for reading and complimenting Fay. ; )
A fine write AP. I gotta tread lightly on some of the poems on here, ya know. They'll make me swoon! heehee.
Really orchi? I understand you fancy the wine now and then, yes? Maybe that's where the swoon comes from, eh? ; )
Superbly written and crafted - great read.
Thanks for reading and for the compliment Michael. ; )
Poetry at a high level AP , well done
Thanks WL. When I wrote it, my emotions may have been slightly elevated in frustration because of this person. I've never sent it to her. It was mostly just for me to get it/her out of my system. Than you for the compliment. ; )
AP, you really know how to write. 'You ended my heart's obligation to you' is as good as it gets!
And the last stanza is so full of tenderness despite the pain.
Kudos!
Thank you Fred. I'm glad to know that it comes across as strong but also not as violent anger. ; )
A 'not-to-be-ignored' threat, so gently presented, AP! If I were her, I wouldn't test it. Very well written!
Unless she's here on MPS she won't see it. I wrote it mostly for myself anyway. Thanks Louis.
I think this is a fabulous write and its a poem where I can feel your anguish over these honest words. Great poem AP!!
Thanks for your kind words Christina. ; )
Very good emotive write.
Thanks Goldie. ; )
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