Garbage Ditch

Garbage Ditch

 

A year to the day

I’ve been without you

More like

You’ve been without me

 

A year of breathing

Something other than your cheap cologne

A year of freedom

Without having you watch everything I do

 

Do you miss me?

Because I really, truly, honestly

Don’t miss you

 

The best decision I have ever

Made in my life

Was to leave you

And start all over again

Start over by myself

 

I took time to find me

I know my weaknesses

I know my strengths

And I got rid of one flaw

That flaw was you

 

I hope you’re doing good

No, I hope you’re trapped in a hole

And are trying to claw your way back up

I see you from here

I’m standing above that ditch

 

I was so insecure

So lost

I begged and pleaded

All those times you wanted to walk

Don’t you know

I begged you to stay

So I would be the one to go

 

Silly man

Naive man

Stupid man

 

I’ve never been so good

Without you

And I will always be this good

Without you 

Author's Note

You know how couples know the date of when they first started dating? Yeah, well I know every date of when I dumped my exes. Happy Anniversary Bitch.

Reviews

[lillythorn]

wow, i have so been there before... and i am glad i can look back now at the wreckage at which i climb out of and am glad, i have some so far... n kicked some of that dirt in there eyes as i walked away as well... I am glad for today for I can look back at yesterday and thank the Lord I was strong enough... you are an inspiration to remember life can be great, especially when we are alone... love this one

[Coyote Poetry]

Sometime our memory lead us back to misery. Misery become less painful with time. I like your thoughts and how you ended the poem.
"I hope you’re doing good
No, I hope you’re trapped in a hole"
I have learn to walk away and keep a safe distance. No weakness in the excellent poem.
Coyote

[J. Viands]

FREE BIRD!!!!

[B-poet]

Finding the courage to kick a deadbeat husband or boyfriend that was attracted to you to the curb is a monumental moment in finding ones true self for the need of their own independance. Great poem it conveys a strong message that I was better off without you in the first place. :)

[Destinyxi]

I agree. Kicking his a*s out of my life helped me find me :) Thanks for your review!

[khalid]

i can tell one thing about this poem, if you dont really miss him, you wouldnt have written this poem. this poem reminds me of a child who feels angry then says, i dont want this toy, it is really bad...he says that because he feels he cant get it. reading your poems make me feel that there is a hidden part in your mind which you try to overcome but it still appears from time to time.. i like how you wrote it

[Destinyxi]

Thinking about someone means missing them? If that's the case, then I miss a whole lot of people :P

[axel]

still men hating i see

[Destinyxi]

of course :P I'm going to start working on the poem you wanted me to :)

[Ees]

You are such a strong and a little bit bitter of a writer. I dig it. Look at the end of the sixth stanza again, it reads a little bit haltingly but other than that one place this is smooth and powerful, like most everything you write. another, great job!

[Destinyxi]

Yeah I agree, that stanza is a bit.. odd compared to the rest. Doesn't flow as smoothly. But that's alright. Anger is a choppy emotion :P

[de_maruf]

Happy Anniversary B***h?

[Destinyxi]

What's got you confused?

[Pratik]

Take that!! People who cheat and hurt often end up at the receiving end.. suits them right! A strong, unapologetic and honest write... Well done :)

[Destinyxi]

Thank you!

[That_Guy]

haha You go girl ;)

the first stanza had me hooked, well done ;)

[Destinyxi]

Thanks! :P