And It Hurts

So this one's about a stupid-stupid boy that I had a thing with. I exaggerated on it a bit. Most of the things didn't happen, but there was a small fling and I wrote this for Gabe.

Please don't look at me.
I know those eyes won't ever be
Gazing at me by night,
Side by side, you saying, "I love you."
And it hurts.

Please don't smile at me.
I know that smile won't always be
Reserved for me, and me alone,
But, as well, someone else you love.
And it hurts.

Please don't hold my hand.
I know that very shortly later,
Someone else will hold yours.
And you'll think of only her.
And it hurts.

Please don't talk to me.
Your words will only make me smile momentarily,
But later cry, because you say words
That I want to hear to someone else.
And it hurts.

Please don't kiss me.
Your lips make me fall for you that much more
And I know you
Won't fall back in time to catch me.
And it hurts.

Please don't hold me.
I'll never want to leave your arms,
But I know I can't stay
Because she has your heart, not me.
And it hurts.

Please don't say you love me.
I know that I'll believe you
And although it's true,
You still won't be fully mine.
And it hurts.

Please don't be my friend.
I know that's all you'll ever be
Because she's prettier and smarter.
But she'll never feel for you as deeply as I do.
And it hurts.

One day you'll be without her at last.
And you'll realize you're in love with me
And that you want a chance.
But I'll be in love with someone else
And it hurts.
♥

Reviews

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Yeah it sure hurts and he'll feel it much more than you when the time comes. Because you'll be settled by then and he won't. He'll be much older and the hurt will be much stronger. A regret he will suffer by. A great poem so passionately put. Thanks.
Florida Girl

[Chemistry]

I love the way the poem went full circle. I was hoping for and ending that wrapped it in a nice bow. This ending was well worth the wait.