As the Curtain Falls

When your painfull words become to much to turn the other cheek,
I want to stand right up and fight but, I have become too weak.
My smile and sparkle that once beamed so bright, have given way to pain,
I tried to run but I got found time and time again.

A bitter taste of happiness the silent taste of fear, with stealth and power you changed so much when did that beast appear?
You had my love, you had my heart, what got you twisted all around?
I searched my mind throughout the years but, no answers can be found.

Did you think my love was fading, did you think I'd walk away, I promise you I never thought of that until that fateful day.
The shock of what you did still haunts me, I carry the scars everywhere,
I know now I should have ran further but, at that point I did not care.

You promised it would never happen again and I believed you right at the start,
I know what I was doing was stupid but, I loved you with all of my heart.
Far too many excuses have passed now, I know you can't change at all.
This time I will have to run further this is not my last curtain call.

I will take my courage from survivors as I read thier stories with pride,
and one day I know I'll stand taller, and like them I won't have to hide.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Horsman Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 10:54 PM
Wonderful poetry, with a look into a world becoming oh so common today. Stay strong and stay safe.
Chiri Avatar
October 22, 2019 at 8:11 PM
Very nice with a touch of sadness! All together makes it even more beautiful!;)
Nicole Avatar
August 10, 2019 at 10:38 PM
It sounds like you are standing tall right now. In your own way!! Your words are powerful, and from the heart. This is beautiful and tender. ~ Brandy
Pandit Avatar
August 10, 2019 at 7:40 AM
A bittersweet love song..true to real life--I certainly felt the depth of emotions..keep writing Tracy.
Kiser Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 8:28 PM
Powerful imagery; I can feel your suffering.
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