I Am Taking My Life Back

I gave you my heart and you broke it
You made our relationship crack
You made me give you all of me
Now I am taking my life back

You don’t deserve my heart
You don’t deserve my love
I know this, because I gave it all
But to you it wasn’t enough

I still cry myself to sleep at night
“God help me” I do pray
I may forever love you
But I am taking back my life today

I am taking back my life
Though you left it broken
You will realize that I am really gone
When in years to you I haven’t spoken

I have to pick up every piece
Of my life you left shattered
But my life I’m taking back
Because to you it didn’t matter

Overthinking all the hurt you caused
And all the things you said
I am broken into pieces
But I am taking my life back

You have no more chances 
I ain’t cutting you some slack
I will fix my life on my own
Yes, I am taking my life back

You will only wonder what could have been
When I’m done fixing every crack
It won’t be easy, it may take a while
But my life I’m taking back

A while from now you will look at me
Wishing there was something you could say
It will be too late
Because I am taking back my life today
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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A  Avatar
January 19, 2016 at 8:46 PM
BE , I really enjoyed this poem thanks for sharing **SKAT**
Bailey Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 3:43 AM
Thank you SKAT A. I am glad you enjoyed it. Biggest Hugs "B"
Boddie Avatar
August 30, 2015 at 10:34 AM
take it back and keep it this time....until your true Love arrives, God Will Give A Sign....and if you Build Around Him, you will always be together....Love is a difficult struggle, but God's Version Lasts Forever....;)
Bailey Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 6:53 AM
Thank you so so much for your motivational and touching words Eric. I absolutely love the part where you say one have to build your relationship around God and I solely believe that that is how it should be. My favorite part is "God's Version Lasts Forever". My True love did arrive. I have know him for 11 years, but I trust that God made me notice him at the right time and I am so happy. Hugs "B"
Nunez Avatar
July 22, 2015 at 12:10 PM
Yes! There's no other way to do it, my friend! We have freedom of choice...and yours started its beautiful journey! Way to go with this one, B! hugs!
Bailey Avatar
July 23, 2015 at 4:43 PM
Oh thank you so much for your comment my fiend. Love where you say "yours started its beautiful journey" :) Take Care K. Love and Hugs "B"
Bateman Avatar
July 22, 2015 at 9:23 AM
"BE" . . . A most compelling and very powerful write here indeed!! Your write has given you the chance to lay everything out and analyze all very carefully. It's a wondrous write of both determination and courage. And "Bravo" to you for "Taking Your Live Back"!!! A "7" for sure BE!! Cheers, Gary
Bailey Avatar
July 23, 2015 at 4:42 PM
Thank you so much Gary. Your comment means more to me than you may realize. You guys on P.Soup are so dear to my heart. I appreciate your word of encouragement with this comment and for taking the time to read my work. Have a blessed day. "B"
Pinet Avatar
July 22, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Well said. You have given us a reflection of your life and laid it bare for all to see...and I applaud you for your courage and self-confidence. Emile. #7
Bailey Avatar
July 23, 2015 at 4:39 PM
A Big thank you for this comment Emile. Like I said in a previous comment, Poetry Soup is the one place one can really express any situation you find yourself in and everyone is always willing to show support or give a word of encouragement and I appreciate that. Thank you for being a part of my Soup Fam :) "B"
Allison Avatar
July 20, 2015 at 7:49 AM
YOU TELL HIM GIRL - wow a powerful write my friend - move on and embrace life and find someone worthy of your love:-) hugs Jan xxx7
Bailey Avatar
July 20, 2015 at 8:06 AM
Thank you Jan. This is the first step towards amazing things for me and I solely believe that this hurt too shall pass. God is never early, never late, it take a little patience and a lot of faith, but it is worth the wait. Thank you for your support. You are a gem :) Big Hugs "B"
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