Sweet Little Nothings

When they said you were bad for me
I ignored them
covering the bruises with
cheap makeup
pretending it was just a phase
and now
here I am.
You made me feel good
you're words filled me up, so much,
I'm afraid.
I'm afraid that when you do realize
what a waste I am,
you'll leave.
And I'll be more empty than before.

When I said you were bad for me,
you were sad for me
and grabbed me by my shoulders
shaking me as if
I had lost my mind.
And maybe I had,
because all these years later
I still
yearn for 
the sweet little nothings
you once provided-
empty promises
empty rooms, you remember?
You said I couldn't have kids.
We didn't need a kid,
you said.
You also said you loved me
but
I guess we all need to believe in fairy tales...
Sometimes.

Author's Note

Agonizing Clarity for your eyes.

Reviews

[Final-Karma]

Some people use us to fill the emptiness that has swallowed their souls. They have lost track of life so they embody their anger and inner torment into a whip that has no mercy on such innocence. You have captured the turmoil of a tragedy that is all too common. This was a great piece. Thank you for sharing your mind.

[Serendipity Planet]

Love get us blind , you are not the only one not to see what is good or bad

Good poem