you never were.

it will become crystal clear as you read it.

The first shot,
pinned her to the floor,
anaesthetising her
with his poison,
drugging her with
his wicked tongue
and lying hands.

The second shot,
tore through her
muscles,
paralyzing her
with fear,
impairing her
ability to run.

The third,
should have been
a kill shot.
but to his surprise,
she got up,
and began to
walk away.

"You killed the
best part of my
heart, now eat it,
and be done.

Whatever is left
is not for you,
you never were
the one."

Reviews

[Papaya]

We always give part of it away. For better or worse. But we always save a little bit too. For next time.

I get this one. Big impact.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks hon. The one thing I can say for my past misery, it made for some interesting poetry.:)

[Papaya]

Yes. Sadly the tragedy provides some good material.

[Bright Ocean Star]

I love this...especially the ending. Very powerful. I love reading poems and stories revealing empowered, independent women...especially when they leave the man in the dust. Excellent writing!

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks, I appreciate that. I need to write it down. Every feeling. Every word. Must remember.

[Ruth]

Damn!!! Now that hit hard! Wow...inhaling, sharply x

[Lyn Anderson]

That was the intention. Thank you.

[Pryde Foltz]

"You killed the
best part of my
heart, now eat it,
and be done.

Whatever is left
is not for you,
you never were
the one."

Can I just give you an 'amen' sister. Awesome...

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, "Amen" and then some, thank you so much.

[anne p. murray- LadeeAn..]

Oh wow such an amazing write. you had me with "The first shot" ...right down to "you never were
the one." Great work
anne

[Lyn Anderson]

Oh, thank you very much, glad you stopped in.

[anne p. murray- LadeeAnne]

Me too. I like your work

[Justin]

I wasnt sure what was going on at first but this is great. I need to go through your entire collection

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. That might take a while. Like me sifting thru others' back pages, it is a lot of fun. I will send you some I think you might like when I get a chance.

[redzone]

Sounds like he didn't really get the best part of your heart at all KL. Just bruised it a little.. a wonderfully strong write. Loved how the end turns the shot and hits where it hurts, "you never were the one". Men always want you to think they are the one and you made him go away.. such bull crappy (must be aware of the word police alert alert, cuss word almost escaped; phew, got away just in time) thank you for sharing this poem KL. ~~ redzone

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you very much for your review, and I guess I just think the best part of me was my trust, which I lost along the way.

[redzone]

Trust in the one you loved or trust in everything... sometimes when we are hurt it is hard to tell the difference... KL, you survived, that takes courage and trust in yourself.. anyway the best part of you is alive and writing poetry that is both art and allows others to also be brave... not too shabby if you ask me..

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, and I appreciate that very much.

[redflutterby]

The will to survive kicks poisons a*s any day....love this KL. Some if us just keep getting up regardless of how many shots they take.

[Lyn Anderson]

Damned rights girlie. And it will always be thus.

[Frieda P]

Cuts like a dagger, and the finish has gotta be even more painful...ouch!

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks Frieda -- I am a bit behind on my cafe' will be for a few days.

[Frieda P]

Me too....who's going to smack me upside the head?

[Madalyn Beck]

Powerful with a bite! This is why I love writing. Words will always have more impact on someone than physical touch ever will. Fantastic! xo :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you as always for your lovely words. I need my outward actions to reflect my thoughts. Putting em out there makes it hard to go back on them.