I didn't answer because...

I didn't answer because...

I didn't answer because you don't believe.
I didn't answer becuase you don't care.
I didn't answer because you think it's a lie.

Your words dig through my bones
For as you ride away
Never again to speak of this day
I whisper with a tear and a single shred of pride
"I lied"

I lied.
I lied.
I lied.
I lied.

You know why I lied?

I liked to scare away people like you.
People who are ever so true.
People who think that the world is great.
People who want to ask others out on a date.
People who want to hold hands and kiss.
People who you'll always miss...
People who you can't forget
People that hold no regrets

And why do I try so hard to scare you away?
You people who make me cry every day?
The answer is simple, and I pray your eyes never see this note
This stupid pathetic thing I wrote

The reason is, and I quote:

I'm afraid to admit...
I want to know how it feels...
To be in love...
But people like me don't deserve it
People like me break people like you in two
And the thing is...

I love you...
Why break you?
Fake it, you'll make it babe
Find another, you can do it brother
Forget about me like everyone else
And you'll be happy
Someday..

Reviews

[Greg Skura]

Everyone is worthy of Love!!!! Nice Piece.

[Kat]

I loved how you just didn't want to hurt that person so when you pushed them away you were keeping them safe. Simply beautiful.

[Stephanie]

Hun, this is so so sad! The writing was amazing and the last two stanzas made me want to cry. Everyone deserves love, even if they're scared of it. I love the part where you repeat "I lied." It leaves such an impact and an impression of helplessness in a way. This was a really incredible poem! I loved it and I love you! Ily Stanley