Absence and Acceptance

Everything was fine.
Until it wasn't.

I told myself I could handle your absence.
Until I felt apart.

I couldn't sleep.
Hardly eat.
Barely breathe.

I told myself I could handle your absence.
Until I fell apart.

There was no one to see
How torn and broken I was.
Because of your leaving.

I told myself I could handle your absence.
Until I fell apart.

Still, it's so hard.
To sleep some nights without you.
To not have your scent to surround me.

I told myself I could handle your absence.
Until I fell apart.

Now it's time to pick myself up.
Stand again.
Find myself.

I told myself I could handle your absence.
Until I fell apart.

Though I love to see your face,
To hear your voice.
I can't help but hurt inside.

These things around me make me think.
Remind me of what we used to have.
It's time to accept what is lost.

Reviews

[Emberlorna]

A very sad piece.. I can feel the brokenness, the longing in your soul.... so much raw emotion pulls you in. I could really relate. I love these lines "I told myself I could handle your absence. Until I felt apart." Very moving.

[DoNt LoSe YoUrSeLf]

Thanks for the wonderful review! That line alone was running through my mind a few days ago that kept reminding me of my ex and the situation that happened with us. So, that line really inspired me to write this piece :)