What was broken

This poem reflects the pain of betrayal in love and friendship, capturing the moment trust breaks and the lasting silence that follows. It explores emotional loss, quiet suffering, and the difficulty

I trusted two souls with the same heartbeat�"
one held my hand,
the other held my back,
never imagining they shared secrets
while sharing my smile.

I was fed stories of time well spent,
of love placed somewhere else,
of harmless days and ordinary nights�"
lies spoken softly enough
to pass as truth.

Behind my back, laughter learned my name,
promises were whispered in the dark,
and the love I thought was mine
was slowly being chosen by betrayal.

When truth finally found me,
nothing asked to stay.
Love ended without a goodbye,
friendship fell without a fight,
leaving silence where faith once lived.

Now I carry lessons instead of people.
Smiles feel carefully practiced,
words feel sharper than they should,
and trust feels like a door�"
one I no longer know how to open.

Author's Note

This poem is inspired by a real experience of a close friend who went through betrayal in both love and friendship. The emotions and narrative are drawn from his story, written as a way to give voice to feelings he struggled to express. Thank you for taking the time to read and review this deeply personal piece.