I Thought You Hung the Stars

I loved you
unconditionally.
I thought you
hung the stars.
You were my
hero. I didn't
know you were
a fake. A wolf
in sheep clothing
preying on the
young and innocent. 
You robbed me of
my innocence. All 
at once my dreams
shattered in a
million pieces
and the night-
began.Death
made its way into
my soul. I became
a"dead girl" walking.
My trust in people
died as well.



11-1-16

Alexis Y.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Godwin Avatar
November 2, 2016 at 10:19 PM
When someone breaks our trust they also break off a piece of our innocence and it is quite painful. Sadness and anger combine in a confused and lost feeling. Then they become something else, but this write isn't there yet. Well done - even the style compliments the anger and hurt. Dramatic write, for a dramatic topic ... CayCay
Jackson Avatar
November 2, 2016 at 9:18 PM
OMG! Alexis I love this peom so much it struck me to my core. This remind me so of my dark time with my ex boyfriend of 10 years. He was a prince charming turned into the walking devil... But thank you Jesus that days are behind me like forever. Honey I'm not going to play counselor but we have to forgive the rotten apples in move on happy. Because if we don't we give them more power over us. Remember our life lessons become our blessings.
Y. Avatar
November 2, 2016 at 9:23 PM
Hi Patrice, I agree, with those words. Not only that when we don't forgive we give perpetrator the power to dictate our lives. I appreciate that you stopped by:-) Alexis
Flats Avatar
November 2, 2016 at 8:33 AM
Where is he? I'll string him up by his twinkle toes! huggaroochkins ~ john
P  Avatar
November 2, 2016 at 5:21 AM
Relatable and often so sadly true, women need to position their own starry nights. :)
Gupta Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 11:59 PM
You write nice poems ... you will discover new dreams ... newer poems will emerge ...
Vaso Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 10:04 PM
Well as you can see he couldn't have hung the stars, cause I did! LOL Smiling is the first step to being able to trust again, never let another take away your smiles! and I loved the raw emotion in this poem!
Vaso Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 10:07 PM
Oh, and we can always hang him under the stars! LOL
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 7:18 PM
Soul robbers will be judged, Alexis. God's grace can heal every hurtful thing done to us. Love the raw honest emotions voiced in this poem. Good job. Love and peace, RW.
Wolf Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 6:49 PM
He should be hung! Very sad Alexis.
Green Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 5:35 PM
Oh my, this is so deeply sad Alexis, it breaks my heart to read because the emotions are expressed so loudly. Life is filled with these moments and yes, they can definitely change our outlook on other, but for every one who breaks your heart, there is another who only want to bring a smile to your face. Loved the poem but in a very sad way.
Muideen Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 5:02 PM
This is fiction, isn't it? A very lovely piece........A.M.
Y. Avatar
November 1, 2016 at 5:10 PM
Hi Afolabo, No it is not fiction. It really happened. I appreciate that you stopped by-Alexis
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