Breaking Up

She said our love was through,
And added, going in for the kill,
‘I’m sorry, I don’t love you;
I never have and never will -
This relationship gives me no thrill.’

I said, ‘I wish you’d stay.’
I’d thought our love would always be -
But then I turned and walked away:
Without her there to nag me,
There’d be no fights and I was free…

Happy Heart, 2nd June, for Francine’s contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 9:10 PM
well, I can't look at your limericks, so I guess I have nothing I can see of yours today, Jack. Thanks for your comments, my friend!
Vresk Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 1:12 PM
....as you said " There'd be no fights and I was free...." we all need freedom to love and freedom to be who we are,all alone, love you're poem ,just love it,it is so refreshing and pure,Ivy
Dietrich Avatar
June 2, 2012 at 4:03 PM
hahaha, the "gentleman" walking away trying to suppress a grin. LOVE IT.
Harrington Avatar
June 2, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Good one! Tanya
Sivey Avatar
June 2, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Excellent write my friend! Your rhyme and flow is extremely remarkable! The line, "I'm sorry, I don't love you;" is an incredible line, and heartfelt! I really love your supremely excellent poem! Great Work!!
Britt Avatar
June 2, 2012 at 9:22 AM
sometimes we hold onto ppl for the companionship or to feel a little bit loved or special. then you realize how special you were all along <3
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