Where Credit is Due

It took a long time 

to pull myself out

from the shards 

in which you left me -

all the while you waited 

observing from afar

to see 

when I’d be ready.

 

You didn’t too much like 

that new vase you were in -

she had already carved out room 

she was already too thin.

I had already told you 

that into my home

you’ll never 

be allowed 

back in.

You stayed nearby 

lurking around the corner,

so that you'd be ready to show up

when the last piece was glued.

Ready to prove 

how much I needed you,

ready to confuse

and to trick...

hoping I might forget 

that it was you who watched me fall

and believe that I

smashed my own vase after all.

How dare you.

How dare you wait for my last edit 

and expect that i might 

let you take all the credit. 

I built myself back even stronger this time 

don’t 

you ever 

forget it. 

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love the angst in this and the showing of strength...the speaker does not need him...and lets him know in no uncertain terms...
You deserve the credit for being strong...only we can do that for ourselves.
j.

[Laura Kate]

Thanks Jacob - that is true, and a hard lesson to learn, but one which certainly won't be forgotten.
Best,
Laura

[Edie Blue Starfish]

So much strength and courage here, in picking up the pieces and moving on. And I can feel the venom as well. Directed at someone who has wronged and feels they still deserve a place at your side.

[Laura Kate]

Thank you Edie, I'm glad the courage comes through. Pretty spot on with your analogy.