The Worst Thing You Could Say

It makes me sick.
My heart races.
I feel all the blood drain out of my body.
I start shaking. 
The screen I'm staring at, transfixed.
As if I'm looking at a train wreck.
And I'm the victim.
I can't read these words anymore.
I can't stand this.
But I know they'll be with me forever.
They've been burned into my brain.
Carved into me with some sharp object.
I'll hear them every time someone opens their mouth.
I'll hear them every time you say "I love you".
They'll haunt me every night.

The words I could never make you say.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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March 28, 2016 at 10:52 PM
Betty Betty, you've expressed yourself well, I like the last line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry when you have time. Love ~LINDA~
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August 10, 2015 at 10:54 PM
BETTY, a wonderful read.... LOVE *SKAT*
Brown Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 10:18 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Betty. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors. You can look to the left side of the main page and find lots of information on PoetrySoup including contests by members of PoetrySoup and contests by the PoetrySoup site also. Wishing you a Happy New Year. Love, Carol
Palli Avatar
December 19, 2010 at 12:44 AM
can feel the emotions! good job
Dietrich Avatar
December 17, 2010 at 5:17 PM
I am not sure why you put that last line ,but I really dig this one! Good luck in the contest. LUv, Andrea
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December 17, 2010 at 7:57 AM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.. so enjoyed reading your creative write tonight.. hope your time on the Soup will be fun and filled with sharing.. check out the contests too.. good luck with luv..
Mehta Avatar
December 17, 2010 at 6:53 AM
Passionate feelings of love you have penned, Betty
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