Don't

Don't spare me a glance,
When you never
Gave me a chance.

Don't bother leaving me,
When all you do
Is come crawling back.

Don't tell me to be alright,
When you stumble the world
Like the Walking Dead.

Don't tell me to be free,
Because deep down,
You barely know me.

Reviews

[Wall Hermitt]

In such a concise poem you manage to introduce an issue that goes beyond just words. Each stanza is highly relatable, the poem as a whole even more so. It has a lot of depth and profound meaning through which the reader is unable to not feel the emotions that flow… Great write. Thanks for the share.

[Vidya Bacchus]

People want to use us and abuse us and expect us to be there waiting everytime they decide they need us.I absolutely loved this Emily :)

[A. Amos]

Great work my friend, the last line was extremely solid! As always truly enjoyed the read...

[icelandicblue]

Don't tell me what to feel and how to be. I like the stand you've taken in this piece. It's very powerful and empowering.

[1Disawsum]

The most powerful stanza has to be the last one, as it gives the most emphasis on the 'point' if you like it, of this poem. The first one definitely hooked me in to reading the rest of this poem. The second and third seem to be just...there, to fill in for the rest of the emotions hidden underneath. My interpretation of your poem, anyway. Short but powerful and emotional. Also love your reference the the television series, Walking Dead! Never watched but heard a lot about. Anyway, a nicely written poem! Love it.