Land Mine

Land Mine

A Poem by Haley Lynn Thomas

My mind is at war with my heart

My mind knows what's best

But my heart wants what's wrong


I can't reconcile them

I can't make a heart see sense

You can't force yourself not to love someone


Memories that once were so sweet

Now leave a bitter aftertaste on my tongue

Simple reminders of all that I've lost


Why does home feel like a war zone?

When did my room become a fallout shelter?

If I'm a solider then where's my armor?


I don't know which side to fight on

Either way I feel like I'm a traitor

Oh how I wish my heart could know logic

 

I can't reconcile the you I know

With the man standing in front of me today

But my heart knows the real you


I can't keep up this fight

Before long there will be nothing left of me

My heart is now a bloody pulp


Why do your arms feel like cages?
When did you become a ticking time bomb?

Every step I take I fear I'll step on a land mine


Why does your voice set me off?

Why do I still pray at night you'll come back?

Why do I feel so conflicted right now?


When did this house become a battlefield?
Who decided to put me on the front lines?
If I'm a solider then where did all my strength go?


I can't fight anymore

It's tearing me apart inside

It's about time that we raise our white flags


I'll surrender if you do the same

© 2012 Haley Lynn Thomas


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Added on June 2, 2012
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Haley Lynn Thomas
Haley Lynn Thomas

Columbus, OH



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I write poetry, short stories, and novellas. Most of my poetry is inspired by real people and events in my life. more..

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