I often try and look back
To see how we ended up here
On such opposite sides
When at the end of the day
We both had the same goal.
...
I guess you have always been that thorn in my side
Just like I your kryptonite
But tell me this much,
Was the twist still in the knot
When the whole thing came loose?
...
You had me decieved
The whole time thinking I was playing checkers
When we were really playing chess
I tried playing by your rules
I really did
But when push came to shove
Well let's just say you always knew what button to press
...
To make me feel like the mad hatter
Lost in wonderland
Late to the party
...
You're a self-admitted control freak
I was a self-acknowledged push over
I was just a little girl thinking she knew it all
You
Well you were just an old bully,
Still are
Only difference is I'm not so young and naive
And you lost your intimidation.
...
Sadly it was just a little to late
So I ask you again
How did we get here?
And more importantly
How do we make it stop?
...
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Tressa Rose
On a serious self-discovering, soul-searching journey. Breaking myself out of a stagnant shell and reaching out for my dream of being a writer. Small steps but this is my start! Please help me by commenting your feedback, I'd be grateful!
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Great poem, I have to echo Dharrsheena, really loved the checkers and chess analogy
Ah the checkers and chess, I really loved that analogy! Your poem was so beautifully written!
It's a poignant exploration of how two individuals ended up on opposing sides despite sharing a common goal, and the lingering question of how to halt this discord.
I so really love your poem