Never Meant To Be

Colliding through social circles, thrown together, combining
A commotion of emotions, now entwining, forever binding
Almost kin to craving, more than yearning, more than hunger
Scared to close her eyes so she won't miss him any longer
Lurking in the shadows, undercover in the gloom
Jaundiced eyes make an entrance, then never leave the room.
There never was another who could sleep beneath her skin
Narrowing his eyes and mind, she was never let back in
Her body lay a damaged heap beneath the barriers he built
She pleaded as he teased and played, plagued by her own guilt
Tantalized her hopes and dreams, what could and might've been
Made her feel like the persecutor, but wouldn't set her free
Suggestively, he seduced then made excuse after excuse
A hallowed day, the day she woke and declined any more abuse
He's a stranger of no use, a squatter in her sentiment
Every picture, song, a constant reminder this was never meant
Never meant to be


3rd November 2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Macfarlane Avatar
November 25, 2011 at 5:39 PM
Amazingly written.....a well deserved win!
Schmitt Avatar
November 7, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Congrats man great poem
Williams Avatar
November 7, 2011 at 10:16 AM
hey sis, a brilliant win for a brilliant poem, keep it in the family..ha ha ha...David
Brown Avatar
November 7, 2011 at 6:26 AM
Congratulations I am sending you for your 1st Place win in Kristen's "The Love of Your Life" contest Jodie. Love, Carol
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November 7, 2011 at 12:15 AM
Jodie cogratulations on your win. Very impressive. Rosalyn
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November 3, 2011 at 2:42 PM
* “Very Moving Amid Profound & Splendid Expressions * My Dear Sweet Beautiful Jodie * Tis As The Old Lyrics * `Know When to Hold Them * Know When to Fold Them * Know When to Walk Away` * Joy Is A Wonderful Gift * When Knowing That All That Ever Was * Was Meant to Be * Very Beautiful These Words Brushed From Your Precious Beauties Heart * My Luv, Always * Sarah.” *
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