Don't be surprised

Some people never learn. Denial can be quite a b***h, can't she? ;)

You've gotten so good at pretending,

I can't recognize you anymore

And it's like you don't even remember

What happened between us before.

As if you have forgotten all the days spent

With laughter, our smiles and kisses;

Or the nights that I spent crying,

When you didn't care about my heart which turned to ashes.

When I confront you with the truth

All you can say are lies

And then you dare be confused by

Why we said our goodbyes.

So, don't be surprised by my hurtful words

They just present how I felt for so long

And your feelings don't bother me no more

Because I know that with you I don't belong.

And don't be surprised when I don't crawl back

Unlike you, I have my dignity still

And don't you ever expect me to beg

Because by now you should know that I never will.

And I won't be surprised when you hate me tomorrow

Nor when you say some lie about me again

I am used to that from you by now

Because, like I said, you were never my friend.

I'm not surprised that you love me still.

Every time we cross paths, I see it in your eyes

But I honestly suggest that you don't hold your breath

Because when I don't look back, don't be surprised.

Author's Note

Why is there no "revenge" genre? Apparently, a lot of people could use it. :P
Anyway, a little bit experimenting with the format. Something I read recently "inspired" me, so that is the reason behind such a theme. Hopefully you'll enjoy. :) Reviews would be highly appreciated, thank you. ^^

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Great venting in this poem! I liked how you changed the margins midpoem...as if you had made an empowering decision and were moving on in a different direction. I hope this was a catharsis for you. I have a feeling the person for whom it is intended will never really get it....often they don't. Remember, living well is the best revenge! :) Lydi**

[LadySoDivine]

You are so right on so many levels, Lydia. :) I have a feeling that he still won't understand either. Thank you so much for your review and your opinion!

[Jack...]

LSD, you have opened someone's eyes I'm sure with this wonderful poem. I like the formatting, the way your thoughts move across the page only to become centered at the end when you toss out the final blow. Very nicely done my friend.

[LadySoDivine]

Hopefully I have, Jack. Thank you so much for your kind words, dear friend. They always mean so much to me. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the poem a lot. It was strong and sad at the same time. I like the honest and direct thoughts. Pain and hurt make us know we can't go back. I like the closing lines a lot.
"I'm not surprised that you love me still.
Every time we cross paths, I see it in your eyes
But I honestly suggest that you don't hold your breath
Because when I don't look back, don't be surprised."
The above lines are true for many. Learn too late what they had and it is too late to seek forgiveness. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[LadySoDivine]

Thank you very much for the detailed review, Coyote. It means a lot :)

[Frieda P]

Ha a 'revenge' genre, like that, should be! Good rant of a poem...I felt your words here cut like a knife!

And 'your' feelings don't bother me no more

[LadySoDivine]

Thank you for the review, Freida. :) And yes, I saw the mistake, I'll fix it now. Thanks for pointing it out. ^^

[Frieda P]

Welcome, I always appreciate a good rant!