grievance
You were something different
From the small stuff like finding images in the lines of texts
To the big stuff like needing constant care which I was happy to give
I wonder, what if you read into me as much as you did those lines?
Would you care for me as much as I did for you?
Constant reminders I was the best you had ever had
I see why it's past tense now
The rain reminds me of you
From being able to observe it while staying dry is beautiful
Being in it is only going to get you wet
I found you weathered, dripping; I was the umbrella you needed
Little did I know the strength of the weather would leave me with tears of my own
The rain fell through the gaps and still soaked you
The sleeve of my shirt, a dampened concoction of blood and tears
I imagined how it must have felt for you to bring such a cold blade so close to your skin
Maybe I'm not meant to love, just heal
I miss being there to tell you everything will be okay
Who's going to be there to comfort you when your cats are no longer?
The subtle reminder every day that it's not going to be me, the storm reconquers
At least I know you don't need to depend on me as much as you once did
Maybe you can become confident enough to where shorts, reveal what you once hid
Copyright © Shay DOA | Year Posted 2024
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