Things I Can't Say to My Ex.

This liquor burns my lips like our last kiss did.

See you tricked me.

I didn’t know my days were numbered

I would of counted a bit more slowly

I would of held you close to me to feel each heart beat and let the rythem melt into my skin, vibrate to my soul to feel you one last time.

I would of finished counting your eye lashes at sunrise while you were sleep so that I could recreate you in my mind more vividly.

I know all things come to and end but why didn’t you warn me of our mortality.

I hope you remember me on Sunday nights when you have company.

I pray he will be better to you. Better for you-

And I wish people didn’t drift like tides under cast stones.

Each ripple a reminder than pain spreads outward with a whole sea to cover.

There’s fish under there they said but who cares when your waving goodbyes to reflections in oceans.

Who cares what’s underneath when the image you see on top is getting more and more unrecognizable as the night spans.

Honestly, if I would of known, I would have been a bit more prepared to act indifferent

I would of been able to suffer in silence

Reviews

[Rachael Lea]

This actually brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[DeerInHeadlights]

this is so very sad. touching. I have to wonder if you showed this side of yourself..

[jesserose99]

I love this..the likening to water and oceans was beautiful..as well as 'counting' of the eyelashes. Very original.. has beautiful tone. Lovely read.

[fierceauthor]

I pray he will be better to you. Better for you- ,,strong brother lyrics and talent at it's literal
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[Ifreakinloveyou]

"I wish people didn't drift like tides under cast stones," that is an awesome line! I really like the way you create the images in this...awesome.

[A hare off]

"I didn’t know my days were numbered

I would of counted a bit more slowly"

Fantastic lines, relatable as most of this poem is. Great writing Harlem