Just like...

a summer memory

I gave you my trust.

You broke it.

Just like how you broke my innocence

ten summers ago

between the numbers of hide-and-seek

behind the bushes

while twilight embraced the earth.

Just like how you embraced me

from my back

as you whispered in my ear

a plea to keep quiet

so as not to be discovered.

I stayed silent.

Just like how you silenced yourself

when you pressed your weight

on top of me

and your hands explored

what's beneath my clothes.

I looked at you.

You smiled.

Just like how you used to smile

during those innocent days

of climbing trees

and chasing rainbows.

You're the older brother I never had.

I ran away.

Just like how I run away

from affections of men,

still scared and scarred...

And summers were never the same again.

Just like me.

Reviews

[Pushkar Prabhat]

really touching.
sad incident but great poem.
:|

[EmaleighLynn]

I did not see that coming, to be honest. You've done a very good job drawing in a reader and telling a story.

[Twizzler]

Interesting twist. It's sad but you conveyed the emotions of a one who is damaged and still trying to outrun the pain that is constantly catching up to her. Very well written!

[Inda]

A very emotional piece, that doesn't hit you from the get go, you sort of trick us into thinking it's a love story and then add that horrible twist, which is genius! Great piece.

[Hatchling]

so so sad but very good. I love it

[s y e]

Awh, girl this is so sad. So relatable. You got the emotion perfected in this one, I loved it.

[Blue]

I don't know if "relatable" is a good word to describe this. I don't want others to go through what the speaker has experienced. Anyway, thank you, Sye.

[s y e]

Yeah but the speaker isn't the only one who has or will go through it.... so relatable is right.

[Coyote Poetry]

A sad story in the poem.
"Just like how I run away
from affections of men,
still scared and scarred..."
Scars of life leave us bruised and we hide behind fear and no trust. You told the story in the poem like a bad dream. A strong and sad ending to a excellent poem.
Coyote

[Blue]

Thank you, Coyote.

[stars are far]

thats so sad... but greatly done

[Blue]

Thank you so much.

[stars are far]

welcome :)

[Calibaster]

That is really sad, but sadly true. :/ I thought the emotions were portrayed perfectly, so well done! :) Keep up the good work!

[Blue]

Thank you so much, Alverrann.

[Calibaster]

You're very welcome!

[BlackHeart]

Oh my goodness, I think that this is a very emotional piece. You could literally feel the pain as you read this poem. You just put it all together so well, and the way you started it off I loved it. You did an amazing job, keep up the good work and I will be looking forward to reading any of your other pieces that you have on here.

[Blue]

You inspire me, BH. I'm glad that you like it.