You left me like a shotgun blast.
The smoke cleared and our time had passed.
I didn’t see that curve ball coming,
until it hit me dead in the eyes.
I guess I knew we had our problems,
but could think of better ways to solve them.
*
Your words were like an acid drip
as flecks of hate fell from your lips,
reminding me vaguely of someone
who’d said much sweeter things to me.
I wish you were someone I despised.
It’d make it much easier since I’ve realized,
*
you’ve locked me out of your heart and mind.
Didn’t even leave a door or window cracked.
Left me standing outside in an emotional rain.
You’ve made it pretty clear you don’t want me back.
*
Like a one-chapter book,
or a song before the hook;
I was settling into things
while you were plotting your getaway.
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Randy Baker
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Comments (5)
Ouch! That is a pain many of us have felt. You convey the emotion incredibly well through this heartbreaking poem.
I love how each line feels pointed, like a direct blow to the heart that really helps the reader feel the same pain conveyed in the poem. Beautifully done!
This was so poignant and emotional! Loved your poem!
Beautiful poem! Great work!
I loved this, Randy. The imagery that you use really shows the hurt felt and the shock. An acrimonious ending.