The things left unsaid

You didn't say goodbye when you walked out the door.

You didn't say you didn't love me anymore.

You didn't tell me what was going through your head.

I guess you thought it was better to leave some things unsaid.

You didn't say there was someone else on your mind.

You didn't say that I was just a waste of time.

You didn't tell me before you decided to go,
that there were some things you didn't want me to know.

So, I won't tell you that all I do is cry.

I won't tell you I miss you more as each day passes by.

I won't tell you that I wish I were the one instead, 
to hold you close and whisper softly all those things left unsaid.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dutta Avatar
October 18, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Welcome ! I’m really impressed about your composition. Have Good days. Enjoy poetry soup with other members. Blessings
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Hello T.L. Stevens, Welcome to poetry Soup. If this is real, this person is not worse it. You can do better. If this is a poem is it is very sad. It is nice to meet you. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
Riccardi Avatar
October 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I love this Its clever how you utilized the phrase “things left unsaid” twice in different contexts, sort of like a chorus in a song, connecting it together
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October 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Sad, well written poetry. Enjoy your time on PoetrySoup, welcome to the site… Beryl
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