I Know You Love Me

You leave these

bruises, 

out of love. 

I know you

don't mean to.

I try to hide them, 

to keep people

from asking

or judging.

You didn't mean

to do it so

hard. 

You were drunk,

it's okay. 

I know you love me.

Even when

you hurt me. 

Reviews

[A.L.]

The innocence of eyes blurred with false love. Real love is actions not feelings. You deserve better.
Another great write.

[KCthelastboyscout]

Painful to read and just as powerful.this is not a love story and these bruises will never heal

[Anjali]

So much pain and love is present in this poem.... I loved it!

[GwenLark]

This was so powerful. I know plenty of people that have been in this very situation. You were able to convey that so purely. Keep writing!

[Tony Jordan]

I completely agree with Najam. The use of the single sentence structure conveys the innermost thoughts - there is much doubt and self-denial peppering each self-comforting affirmation.
This is really powerful Katy.

[k.s.]

Thank you for reading! I appreciate that so much.

[Najam Us Saher]

I liked this poem. The way you broke the sentences to create clear meaning was very effective.

[Serendipity Planet]

I love your words but I don't think that someone that loved you , will hurt you