If this were a movie
A poem reflecting on reality
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If this were a movie, my pain would transform itself into art
Something golden would rise from the ashes of my broken heart
The sky would open, and the heavens would sing an angelic tune
As the credits roll, we are embracing under the light of the moon
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If this were a movie, the ending of us would tie neatly into a bow
Tears would roll down your cheeks as you told me you had to go
Snow would fall, and I'd count your footprints as you walked away
Cut to the ending scene, and it's me finding new love on a future day
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If this were a movie, one day, I'd walk into a room, and there you'll be
Our eyes would lock, my heart speeding up, as you walked toward me
Before we part, you would say our love story has more pages to write
The music swells, hearts reconnect, and we disappear into the starry night
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If this were a movie, you would regret the way you treated me as a child
An apology for the hurt you caused, and you'd work until we reconciled
We would make peace over the things we can not change as life goes on
I'd get my movie ending, a place where I'm welcome, a place to belong
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If this were a movie, you and I would find our way to get this back
We would mend our friendship before the picture faded to black
Reminiscing over coffee about the simple times and better days
Together, we would take responsibility for how it went sideways
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If this were a movie, I could undo and unsay what pains my soul
A musical montage would play as you watched me achieve goals
I could mend my mistakes, prove I've changed, and grant closure
All the suffocating emotions and self-loathing would pass over
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© Britt Blomster 2022
This poem is the fifth in my series, where I title each poem after a track listing from Kacey Musgraves's star-crossed album. I'm looking forward to sharing my creative challenge with my readers. Thank you for the support!
(Note, Kacey's song is called if this was a movie.. and I decided for my idea to switch it to were)
About the Creator
Britt Blomster
I'm a writer, poet, storyteller and dreamer. I'm inspired by the world around me and channel that into my writing.
E-mail: [email protected]
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