Dear sweet Vitriol,
Dear sweet Vitriol,
I could never shut up about you,
Lifting you up when I slipped.
You saw me as naive and a fool,
While you silently took away my sleep.
I came up with so many excuses,
So I could touch you, call you, and see you.
You returned each with blatant refuses
Always knew how to make me feel like a tool.
When I was depressed, you said the space was my limit.
You bought me a pair of shoes and asked me to stop acting timid.
All the love you showed, I thought I could feel it.
Only to realize what I felt was nothing but deceit.
Last week, I went to our favorite restaurant,
Watching the kids play from the window.
Pleasant memories of you and I played like an echo.
I wish I could erase the moment I asked about your scar.
I won't admit it, but I can't erase you and me.
You gave me my best memories and showed me how to live.
Wish you taught me how to cheat,
How to lie,
All of it.
As I glimpse at the sun, smile at the sea,
The pain of letting go of the best of me, I can feel.
Copyright © Rophine Writes | Year Posted 2024
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment