you liked me enough
to call me yours
but not enough
to be mine.
you wanted me enough
to have my heart
but not enough
to give yours away.
you loved me enough
to keep me around
but not enough
to keep me.
you didn’t like me.
you didn’t want me.
you didn’t love me.
you loved your own reflection
and the way i made you feel.
you wanted my fingers to trace the bridge of your nose
and the way i lit up your eyes.
you loved yourself
enough to hate me
and i loved myself
enough to leave you.
About the Creator
Sara
Don’t look for love.
Be love.
Enjoyed the story? Support the Creator.
Subscribe for free to receive all their stories in your feed. You could also pledge your support or give them a one-off tip, letting them know you appreciate their work.
Comments (3)
Wow, Sara! I don't know which line is my favourite. I'm torn between "you wanted me enough to have my heart but not enough to give yours away" and "I loved myself enough to leave you." This poem is SO powerful!
Such a powerful contrast.
Such a delicate distinction but so critical. I like the ways you've drawn it.