I Lost You

Once upon a time
you cared for me 
and about me
when no one else seemed to.
You even cared about me 
even though I said and 
did the things I did.
You warned me of the future, 
about what would happen.
I didn't believe it would happen,
When it did, I didn't want to believe it.
I caused even more problems
and dug myself deeper in to despair
and pushed everyone away.
Burnt my bridges
became nothing to many.
I was told I didn't care
about you
about the family,
about anyone but myself.
But I know that I do
care and love you all.
And I know I could care less 
about myself.
I can't explain my actions
I only know my feelings.
At most times I felt as though I should 
just leave,
like everyone suggested,
But I feared losing everyone,
and being alone in the world.
I screwed up beyond
repair of anything.
I have not much trust by you,
nothing of sentimental value, 
because of me and how I was with those who cared.

Once upon a time
a family cared for 
and about me.
Then I ruined it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Christian Avatar
April 4, 2009 at 10:23 AM
aww what a sad poem, Love is forever, I hope your loved ones give you a chance, every one deserves a second chance, sometimes its hard to explain how much we love people but that does not mean you dont care, I can feel the love in this poem for those Loved ones, try again dont give up, God bless you from diane
Goff Avatar
April 4, 2009 at 9:58 AM
love never ends, the last line hurts, write-on ,Brittany! Jim
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