Perspective

It's hard for me to love you

When another man's love is polluted on your worthwhile skin

Covering every nook and cranny

The slightest crease does not go unwarped

With what I want to deem pure.

How could I possibly mold my lips onto yours 

When they leaked the words "I love you"

And those words were not for my ears to proudly possess. 

But you have convinced me to embark upon your tainted pair

Contaminated with what truly was. 

How can I hold you

When I can smell his peculiar scent rotten the threading of your clothes

That sent my blood into a frenzy upon entering my nostrils.

The fortress that my arms built around your delicate body 

Is similar to the folds he implanted 

Just before I gained the rights 

To proclaim you as temporarily mine.

How can I hold your hand

When his defiling hands have marched

Alongside your smooth fingers connected to your palm 

Every criss crossed indention adulterated 

With what was your future

And ultimately not mine.

It's hard for me to love you 

When I never truly did. 

Author's Note

I've been told I'm very good at descriptions, agree or disagree?

Reviews

[Romello Simmons]

I really love this poem. The metaphors in this poem are so true and love is exactly like this. I agree with you are very good at descriptions. One of my favorites from you.

[Desiree Stem]

Thank you Mello!! :) xx

[Gaia Octavia]

Agree. "Leaking lips" is my favorite imagery of the poem. Keep writing!

[Desiree Stem]

Thank you so much! xx

[Inject Positivity]

Such an interesting poem....Well i totally agree that you are quite good at descriptions.....Lovely write and full of true feelings of heart.....Choice of words are very good and you have maintained a simplicity throughout this poem which made it much more catchy to the reader......I love the title of the poem.....Full rating.....Thumbs up!!!! (Dhiman)

[Desiree Stem]

Thank you so so much for your kind words!! They are much appreciated, I'm very glad you enjoyed it! xx