The Letter That Shattered My Heart
A letter was written-an apology
not once or twice but many times
letters of sorrow have been written
you, the author claim sorrow
when hurting the others
but what of me?
are you not sorry...?
Your letter shattered my heart
and it wasn't even written for me...
which is what hurts the most
We were both there in that hour of hostility
her and I were there together
my heart had hammered at your angry words
but I still stayed near you
so you would know that I still cared
And yet... you write only to say sorry to her
Do I not matter? Do I not count?
Many times I've cried because of you
and yet all I get are broken apologies
devoid of any meaning
But she....she has been given so much...
She who received a poem of sorrow- written by your heart
When sorrow and guilt troubled you,
You gave a gift to another- after bursts of anger turned weary
and your soul burned with grief of shame
But still...I remain...tortured by my insane love for you
While never you are sorry...for the pain...
Do you not feel guilt? Do you not care?
WHY? WHY ARE YOU NOT SORRY?
......tell me... why do I not matter as much as the other?
Was I not there? Did I NOT REMAIN YOUR LOYAL FRIEND?
Or is all I am just a means to end for you?
I don't understand....
You, my closest friend-whom I hold my deepest love...
You wrote a letter that shattered my heart
And it wasn't even for me...
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Written: August, 2014
Copyright © Rebecca Larkin | Year Posted 2014
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