*
my apologies.
i'm sorry i can't protect you better,
that you get your hopes up
only to be beaten and bruised
day in and day out.
i'm ashamed that the wall i built
to guard you
crumbles so easily to dust.
it's been dismantled too many times,
rebuilt with ashy bricks
that can't withstand this roller coaster life.
you give it all away,
you feel it all within,
and yet, i cannot keep you safe.
for that, i am sorry.
dear heart, i wish i could do better,
but that other shoe...
it always drops.
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Thank you for reading! Apologies to all my readers and fellow creators that I haven't been able to respond to or support lately.
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Comments (15)
Gorgeous, Heather! I relate to this entirely. I know my mother feels this way for her children. Don't worry about responding, Heather! You give so much support to everyone.
Who's the arsehole who read this, liked it and then forgot to comment on it? Yours truly! This was very sad, but written so wonderfully. You always impress me with that! Sorry things are tough for you at the moment - hope they improve soon!
I felt this one deep in my bones. I always ask myself why the walls I built around my heart crumble so easily. I still don't know the answer. Loved your poem my looney partner! Sending you lots of love and hugs! ❤️
Honest and raw, beautiful yet poignant. I can relate to the sentiment on many levels. Lean on me, my friend.
I feel you on this one. Sometimes when our hearts are on the fritz we have to lean on our dignity. My heart goes out to you. Beautiful piece.
That's what I do when I can only find one shoe--wait for the other one to drop! Seriously, Heather, this one weighs heavily upon my heart. Oh, that we could protect them always. But we can't.
Heartbreaking and relatable, terrific writing
Sending hugs and support, glad to see you writing ❤️❤️
Sending up prayers! Hope things improve for you soon. Take care sweet Heather.
Heartfelt & heartbreaking!!! Do take care of yourself!!!❤️❤️💕
Sad. can relate
Sad, heartbreaking... a heartfelt write💙Anneliese
Oh my God. Don't you dare.
This was heartbreaking ❤️🩹
this is beautifully written, though heartbreaking, it's relatable. I really like the AI image you were able to generate for this as well. Nice work