Sixteen.

I find myself remembering, 
my sixteenth year of life.
It seemed like we were the only people in the world,
driving home at so late at night.

That’s when most of our conversations happened,
discussing the future, life and the unknown.
The things that scared us, the things we loved,
We’d always come to a conclusion all our own:

You'd stare at me with your green eyes, 
and then you'd smirk and say,
"We’ll help each other through". 
Well where are you now? How will I get through today?

I need some help right now.
Life leaves me speechless and without a clue.
My heart's still in pieces..
What I wouldn’t give to love someone as much as I loved you.

I feel like I'm unfixable, 
like my heart is stitched up tight.
I feel like I'm uncapable of love,
even if I tried, with all my might.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fraser Avatar
October 8, 2010 at 3:13 PM
Took me back to when I was sixteen Rachel, memories indeed. Glad I stumbled on this one > have a lovely weekend >> James
Lee Avatar
June 17, 2010 at 5:21 AM
reminded me as well of a once love have had... well penned Rach... Joel
Taylor Avatar
June 14, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Awesome poem, Rachel. There's plenty of fish in the ocean. Obviously this wasn't the right person but that right person will show up if you have faith. xxx Ralph
Hilliker Avatar
June 14, 2010 at 1:31 PM
Great poem, Rachel. I hope you find a special friend again.
Culverhouse Avatar
June 14, 2010 at 7:27 AM
so sad, He will say anything to get what he wants.
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June 13, 2010 at 6:54 PM
a wonderful poem and thought how you pinned your uncapable love to your youth of 16. a bad memory perhaps, enjoyed,..p..d.
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