You...

You, you are the reason I don't smile

You are the reason I don't laugh

I feel so helpless like I am a small child

I hate you for doing this to me 

I used to be strong but now I am weak

The future used to be full of hope but now it is bleak

I'm wrapped in chains not physical but emotional

No they don't cause physical pain

You are my arch enemy

the head foe

but I can't let you go

Your smile is burnt into my memory

Your voice playing again and again in my mind

You...

You...

You...

I hate you because I love you...

Author's Note

Please tell me what you think

Reviews

[dan]

Love and hate sometimes go hand-in-hand. Usually these kinds of relationships flame out early. The constant push and pull is tiring and time consuming, causing burn out and burnt feelings. You have captured that scenario brilliantly. Nice write, Raveness. take care...dan

[Sebastian Falzarano]

I will be honest with you, I am not great when it comes to matters of love, so I will try my best to review this poem with what little knowledge I have on the subject. I apologize if I misinterpret.
What came to mind forest was that this seemed to me to be a movie scene in poetry form. I can see the basis of what you are trying to say: The narrator seems to be a young woman who found the "love of her life" and now feels as if he is taking over her life, which is why she "hates him", but still loves him because she has feelings for him.
The poem is short and directly to the point. by longer and may have dragged on getting nowhere close to the last line. I am not sure if it is just for the poem or if this is your general style songwriting, but I like it.

[terry smith]

Give him the car keys...then he runs your a*s over...I know this feeling all too well! nice write Rave :)

[Raveness]

Haha thank ya

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the poetry. Felt like real life and struggle.
"I hate you because I love you..."
Love is twisted. Can drive us to madness. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Raveness]

I'm absolutely bonkers when it comes to love. Glad someone understands

[Coyote Poetry]

Love is hard. We can't give-up.

[Kai Rollins]

I hate you because I love you...
Ha contrary feelings are a lovely read. Good job

[Kai Rollins]

I'd be more descriptive but I'm passing out...) contrary love. Thanks for the read

[softlyspoken]

i love it very passionate would mind it being a little longer but its effective keep up the good work

[Raveness]

aww thank you and i am thinking about dong a full story about a girl similar 2 this