Tread Lightly My Dear

Accidental Poet



 

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 Offline)
  • Published: September 27th, 2017 03:01
  • Comment from author about the poem: In case anyone wonders, no, this is not about Sharon.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 150
  • User favorite of this poem: WL Schuett.
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Comments9

  • drchito fl

    To Accidental Poet,
    Nicely written message coming straight from your heart!

    Drchito fl

    • Accidental Poet

      Thanks for reading and your compliment Drchito. ; )

    • Fay Slimm.

      This tell it just how it is - - honest words spoken from the heart make the best message every time. Good read.

      • Accidental Poet

        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. ; )

      • orchidee

        A fine write AP. I gotta tread lightly on some of the poems on here, ya know. They'll make me swoon! heehee.

        • Accidental Poet

          Really orchi? I understand you fancy the wine now and then, yes? Maybe that's where the swoon comes from, eh? ; )

        • Michael Edwards

          Superbly written and crafted - great read.

          • Accidental Poet

            Thanks for reading and for the compliment Michael. ; )

          • WL Schuett

            Poetry at a high level AP , well done

            • Accidental Poet

              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. ; )

            • FredPeyer

              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!

              • Accidental Poet

                Thank you Fred. I'm glad to know that it comes across as strong but also not as violent anger. ; )

              • Louis Gibbs

                A 'not-to-be-ignored' threat, so gently presented, AP! If I were her, I wouldn't test it. Very well written!

                • Accidental Poet

                  Unless she's here on MPS she won't see it. I wrote it mostly for myself anyway. Thanks Louis.

                • Christina8

                  I think this is a fabulous write and its a poem where I can feel your anguish over these honest words. Great poem AP!!

                  • Accidental Poet

                    Thanks for your kind words Christina. ; )

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Very good emotive write.



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