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Jemma Hattingh Poem
I walked into that place
Sun shining on my face
Knowing I'd leave soon
But as my heartbeat picked up its pace
Growing fond of this new space
I already dreaded the sight of the moon
I never once thought of leaving
Even though It could never be my home
I still just kept believing
I could forever blindly roam
But soon closing time came
I was no longer treated the same
The dishes were served and the bill over paid
But the servers grew cold and their smiles started to fade
However I still would've stayed
Even in a place with no lights
And cold nights
I would've been the most loyal of clients
Even if I had to be a cleaner , any kind if alliance
That meant I would belong to this building even if it was no place to live
I would throw tantrums , behave like little children
I would throw in everything I have to give
But it wasn't enough
Neither was my love
And then the cab was here
It pulled up to the place
Like I pulled down my sleeves
To wipe the tears of my face
Full with love unrecieved
It was time to go home
To leave like I always knew I'd have to
Even though it was prone
Why did I have yo leave it , leave you
Copyright © Jemma Hattingh | Year Posted 2024
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Jemma Hattingh Poem
Your pretty , pretty like a Deep Purple song
I know you hate it when I call you pretty
But when I hear your voice I just want to sing along
You hate it when I call you pretty
But anything else just feels wrong
Like smoke on the water
Like fire in the sky
You make my breathing harder
Your absence ruins my life
We haven't talked in a week
They say Swiss time's running out
I want to fight, want to speak
But instead I just think about
The fact that this has happened before
We've burned down the city , burned down it all
We thought we wouldn't be together anymore
But then we once again started to fall
Fall for eachother
Fall for another
lie, another scheme
Another demolition, it all seems
to be for nothing
Like a waste of time
But then the memories come rushing
back then you go back to being mine
And we can nonger be bothered
About the smoke on the water
or the fire in the sky
You said we'd get out of this , you didn't lie
Copyright © Jemma Hattingh | Year Posted 2024
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Jemma Hattingh Poem
I'm infactuated by the way you say my name
Captivated by this game you said we're playing
I don't know the rules, they seem to change everyday
But given the choice I'd still choose to stay
If we're playing chess it's so clear you're the king
Just to stay on the board I would do anything
Be whatever you need, I'd turn into a pawn
Move one tile at a time if it means you're not gone
If we were playing cards I'd never fold
Even if you were a losing deck I'd still choose to keep hold
I'd loose billions, I'd gamble my savings away
I'd bet on a losing game, for you I would pay
If hide and seek is your game of choice
I'd look high and low
For the sight of your eyes, the sound of your voice
For the scent of you that I don't even know
I hate running but I'd sprint if you wanted to play tag
I'd run until my lungs gave in, until my feet start to drag
Hell, I'd even enter a competition, in which I have to swim
If I knew that you were what I would win
So take your pick, regardless I'm here to stay
but with all my heart I just pray
that my fellings aren't with what you want to play
Copyright © Jemma Hattingh | Year Posted 2024
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Don’t ever thing about the future
Don’t ever think you can control her
Because it’s all so ephemeral
Every plan simply conjectural
Today it might seem plausable
It feels like every dream could become possible
But then it all shifts
In a matter of minutes
You’re world gets turned upside down
You no longer recognize this town
It was suppose to be home
Now it all just feels so I known
Because promises were broken
Plans left unfulfilled
You don’t even know him
But you trusted him still
To be different from the rest
To give you his best
But just like the ones who came before
He promised it all and then got bored
He seemed like the exception
In hindsight it was mere deception
Even as he opens each door
Lead you across each floor
Kissed you at the red light
Not wanting to leave ,spending the night
Talking to your father and winning your mothers heart
Just to tear all that we’ve built apart
Just to leave you’re bed feeling emptier than before
Just to leave you wanting it to have been more
Because how could he have been all you’ve ever wanted before
And just leave you longing at the front door
It’s still open
Even with my heart broken
I know he wouldn’t even have to apologize
For me to once again stare lovingly into his eyes
I need to learn when to leave to let go
But how am I supposed to let him borrow
My heart and take it back when he is done
When I’ve only ever learnt to gift it to everyone
Regardless of the scars and hurt I feel
I still hope and pray this time it’s real
But it’s never been anything but lies
And somehow it still comes as a surprise
When my highest hopes leave me disappointed
Heartbroken and longing I always end up getting appointed
I really hoped this would be different and that you would be too
I should’ve known to never plan a future and picture you
Copyright © Jemma Hattingh | Year Posted 2025
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