It�s not supposed to hurt�

For a precious friend who has been hurt in what was called love�

Hands meant to gently

wipe tears from your eyes

caress you

hold you…

Those were the very hands that struck

And scratched

And beat you down…

Lips meant to speak softly of your beauty

To caress your mouth

Your neck

Your cheeks…

Those were the very lips that cursed you

And ridiculed you

Made you feel like trash…

Love meant to restore you

Refresh you

Lift you and hold you…

That was not love…

It’s not supposed to hurt...

 

Reviews

[John Stussy]

The cold truth spoken softly by a true friend. Good way to be there for her.

[emmajoy]

In every way - incredibly, tragically beautiful.

[shadadakiya]

wow that is so true love is the greatest gift of all!!!that a beautiful poem

[chris' girlfriend]

wow thats my favorite from all of your poems so far
your a awesome poet

[Mariah]

this is added to my favorites.
very much for me.
love it.

[Trista]

This is incredible.
How you describe it all.
I can feel the emotions behind every line you wrote.

[*~Imperfectly Me~*]

This is such a great piece.... I wish someone would have told me this two years ago... This is heart felt and great. The ending was very touching but isn't there a saying that love hurts... obviously not in that way... personally i think that any guy who hurts someone that much should have his balls cut off with a pink plastic spoon... This is very touching, Great Job!

[Kelly Scheppers]

The presentation of this is striking, Craig. And your words are felt, heart and soul.

What a wonderful writer you are!

My best,
Kelly

[Brianna Brie]

This is a fabulous poem. The way you alternated font, color and size adds to the message. The hurtful part being bold and brass as it should be, and the message of love being soft and healing. The contrast of your words are powerful. Superb write.

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

Powerful message - wonderfully penned - you are a dear friend to put this in writing as wonderfully as you have here. Thank you.
Light,
Siddartha