Lack of Understanding

Do not glare at me with those

eyes that convey all but optimism;

which shall never be granted pass

inside your ever-darkening heart.

 

Do not hand me your personal hardships.

Dear, they have been handed to

you on a silver platter. To make

you more empathetic and wise, not I.

 

Take a moment to feel the poison you

filter down my throat -  your anger and

misery Is directly sent to me and

through guilt; I am your sanctuary.

 

Ever so simply you allow me to feel

your torment. As your confidant I am

weakened �" by the ever familiar song

you sing at the early AM. Your relentless

body; unable to sleep and my minds rest

will not suffice for the same reason yours

denies it. What obligations toward you do  

I hold with my bare, thoughtful heart?

I had wept, long, for your suffering,

now I weep only for mine.

Author's Note

sad times

Reviews

[Emily]

It starts out like almost revenge on someone, then it feels like the person in this poem starts to miss the person.
Well done!
Keep it up!!

[Mila]

Very powerful poem with impeccable word choice. Really enjoyed! Well done :)

[Robert]

These words you have chosen to write in this pierce it seems are pouring out of you heart. This piece is very emotional and sad. I get a sense you feel relief and feel more free when you write? I hope that is the case. You are a good writer with the emotions you carry with you. I think in time you will even be better. I took forward to your writing so keep it up.

[Maja]

You are a great writer. This poem is just.. right on so many levels. It speaks volumes especially since there really are people who are like this. My favorite lines:

"What obligations toward you do
I hold with my bare, thoughtful heart?
I had wept, long, for your suffering,
now I weep only for mine."

Wonderful, wonderful writing. It's a pleasure to review your work.

[E.L. Debbage]

Yes indeed i've known people like this all my life unfortunately, but if it makes good poetry i'm not complaining haha! thankyou so much Maya!

[Coyote Poetry]

A powerful poem with internal thoughts and honest words.
"I hold with my bare, thoughtful heart?
I had wept, long, for your suffering,
now I weep only for mine."
All of us must mourn. Hard to escape sadness. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[E.L. Debbage]

Thankyou Coyote! Thats very true.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.