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My Dear, Please Understand

My Dear, Please understand.
 

You cant force your light upon him.

You might be the reason he smiles while his eyes squint and sparkle.

His laughter will certainly affirm your clever humor.

You will impress him with well-earned accomplishments.

Your impeccable wit will not go unnoticed.

He may even feel affection and empathize with your sincere words or actions.

You will undeniably allure him.

 

My dear, please understand.

 

You are truly worthy, you won't be to him.


You will choose him, he won't choose you. 

He can't.

 

My dear, please understand.

 

His rejection is not a reflection of you.

His actions reflect something much bigger than you.

He is at war with demons you can't comprehend.

These demons whisper to his mind and dance on his heart.

They represent the weaknesses within him.

 

My dear,

 

You possess a servant's heart 

but you are no servant of the demons that play on his.

We are all at war, you too have demons.

Demons are relentless creatures sent from the depths of Hell 

they ravage and destroy our very being, if we allow.

There is no reasoning, no alliance that can be made with demons.

They will consume you from the inside.

 

My dear, please understand.

 

It's not him. It's his demons he has allowed to rule over him.

This is a solo war that can't be fought from the outside.

You cannot save him.

You cannot save him.

You cannot save him.

Only he can save himself.

And you must prioritze the war you are fighting. 

You must save yourself.

 

My dear, please understand.

 

He is not the validation that you need.

His actions should not reflect your value to yourself or to him.

He is not your father's rejection.

His sweet carress will not requite the man of your past who was once not so gentle.

His affection is not sufficient in replacing the empty hole 

expanded by doubt, abandonment, and anguish you sanctioned your demons

to create within yourself.

 

My dear, 



Your tenacious nature and relentless love will not be disregarded.

Your weaknesses, the demons who dance on your heart 

will surely capture the attention of his very own demons.

 

My dear, please understand.

 

If granted; the demons that consume him 

will gladly consume you too.

-Ashley Johnson

Copyright © Ashley Johnson | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 7/7/2016 2:31:00 PM

wow, how did i miss this one.... :) skat
Date: 3/4/2016 12:58:00 PM

Ashley,, this is a great write for a first poem,,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
Date: 3/4/2016 11:00:00 AM

First time ever writing a poem. I wrote this for myslef and re-read it often. I posted this hoping it may touch others who empathize.

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