I thought those words were real
Those feelings you had, turns out, all fabricated lies
Not once did I stop and think
Whether you were even right for me.
All that love in 140 characters
Had they even been true?
I was surprised I felt so much in life.
You opened a door to new experiences
Dreams, fantasies and teenage romances
My mind jumped to Taylor Swift's 'Love Story'
I presumed it was us, I hoped it was.
I'd begun to live in a little fairy world
Till, one day, you forced reality to crash around me.
Course you were right, you always were
But did the truth always hurt like 20 daggers?
I appreciate your down right honesty,
But deep down, I'd rather believe those lies.
You couldn't 'not' love me
after all those moments we shared
Those carressing words and secret smiles
They were true, weren't they?
I asked that of you.
"Of course." you replied "They're true, my girl.
All those words are.
But the idea, was different."
You paused and sighed, ruffling my hair
"Spare a thought for me.
I care for you, enjoy your presence.
You make me smile, you're my best friend."
"Surely you..." I trailed away,
not knowing, sincerely, what to say.
"Stop and listen. I haven't lied, I was true.
But the love I have, is just not enough.
I'm sorry, I really am.
But it is better we know the truth.
I don't want to hurt you,
you're my little, cute and hugely fragile doll."
And that's it. T'was so easy for you.
I just stared back, absorbing,
those words you said and their underlying meaning.
I was surprised then and I still am.
that you didn't hear my heart breaking.
But then, there was no point in creating a scene,
I just ran home and let the tears flow freely.
True love? Was that the term for it?
I don't want it to be, certainly not.
What happened, I asked,
of those happy moments we shared?
They remain mere memories
ripping at my heart.
I need the courage to move on.
They say time heals all wounds.
Completely numbed, I have only one question,
"How long?"
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Aishwarya
They say time heals all wounds.
Completely numbed, I have only one question,
"How long?"
Course you were right, you always were,
But did the truth always hurt like 20 daggers?
I appreciate your down right honesty,
But deep down, I'd rather believe those lies. An eloquently expressed sentiment. Just a beautiful verse in both form and substance.
You couldn't 'not' love me Again, that precise detail that adds that specific touch. Is this an inference or implication? Is she making a statement or asking him, or herself. Somehow, strangely, in this manner it seems stronger to negate than saying positively that you love me. For loving someone may involve a some possibility of future hate BUT to say forthrightly that you could never not love me, closes all doors to that possibility, it is eternal love. Nicely done. ⭐️⭐️
But the idea, was different." Just excellent, very unique response. I loved this line. True, words are but a means, for one person's I love you is another's common place slang, even if those people are the same person through different eras.
"Surely you..." I trailed away,not knowing, sincerely, what to say. Again the form just beautiful, eloquent, poetical. 😳 The paradox of her being the irony of her words, no matter how he completed them. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was surprised then and I still am.
that you didn't hear my heart breaking. Again, yes again, 😳 that beautiful form. Poetry in motion. 😳 The shock, a startle, or surprise that leads us to fumbling, clumsy actions that nearly always results in something falling, breaking. Wonderful.
"How long?" I know that maybe this was meant to be poignant but to me it was inspirational, even uplifting for as the protagonist asks this question, I infer from it that she has accepted and is preparing herself to heal, no matter how harsh or how long. Warrior hearts are those who seek to mend wounds in hopes of returning to battle soon. They are not belligerent nor brazen, they maybe bold and courageous, but in truth they do not know how else to live.
Thank you for sharing. A well composed piece. Love Sabah
Edited by a little faith - 12 years ago