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Affliction

Just when I think I'm over you, you call and say "Baby, I need you in my life." My chest tightens and I start to panic, you say things that make me want to stay your wife. It's not fair that you can do this to me, you push me away, then try to pull me back. Things are good with us for a while, then you show me the conscience that you lack. We seem to go right back to you being malevolent, cussing me out, false accusations, and calling me names. Causing me heartache, and toying with my emotions, the way you're feigning, you should be ashamed. You say "Remember our times.", however I don't think of what you mean. I "remember" when you cheated, lied, and stole. I "remember" that all wasn't serene. My heart can not take all the sorrow you continuously put it through. Those three magic words of "I love you", doesn't erase all the misery my soul accrued. I'm not a book that you can can take down, and use, then put away whenever you please. I won't tell you it's okay to treat me this way, so your bruised ego can be appeased. Learn to treasure me for what I am, a loving person who has feelings. Because every time you play these games, it's a piece of my spirit you are stealing.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 2/26/2009 4:07:00 PM
Nothing more hurtful than that "Yo-yo" effect...pushing away-then pulling back-and so on and so on. People like that are best left pushed away. They only look out for #1....great poem. Thank you for the comments....always appreciated and I love the feedback!! Much love, Steve
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Date: 2/26/2009 3:05:00 PM
It is a sad write but good to see the character stands firm through it all. Well written. I do hope that this is not written from first hand experience. My best to you and thank you for commenting on my poetry. Smiles and blessings from Lolita
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Date: 2/24/2009 7:25:00 AM
Your rhyme scheme in this is perfect , contributing well to the easy flow of the read. The contents are clear allowing the reader to fully understand and appreciate the write as well as the speaker within the write. Michael
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Date: 2/16/2009 7:02:00 PM
Aleera, this is so sad. I love the poem, but I hope you will not fall victim to a man who continuously hurts you. Blessings, Carolyn
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Date: 2/15/2009 3:20:00 PM
Him Aleera. Good to hear from you. Thanks for reading my stuff. I'm hoping this guy, whoever he is, gets it together with you. Keep that spirit up. Like your poem. Love, daver
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Date: 2/15/2009 9:06:00 AM
Aleera, your words of poetry always drip with such heartfelt emotion that pulls the readers right into you seeking more. Thank You for sharing your amazing gift with us all and for being such a faithful reader of mine. You are a Gem Aleera. MPK
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