What You Did for Me

A Poem by Tara Ghorm

A piece of my heart was missing
After I left him go.
And I didn’t realize what was wrong
Actually, I couldn’t see my weakness

Perhaps, I thought I’d be alright
Purposelessly drifting.
Pitiful, however, I was then
Prying love from all I could

Even after my first mistake
Everything seemed fine.
Earth turned as it normally would
Easily, I was swept away

Verily, I informed you of my weakness
Vacancy was in my heart
Vague yet definite feelings welled in you
Vainly, you tried to let me know

Eager to rescue me from my own self
Earning the trust you already had
Everyone else knew
Except for me, of course

And, yet, you pressed onward
Abandoning me not.
At last, I solved your puzzle
All, finally, made sense

Now, still, there was a weakness
Not having melted yet
Neglect of your heart, your feelings
No redemption for the weak

Of course I acted on this weakness
Oafs always make mistakes
Obedience, now, I’ve learned
Only forgiveness heals my soul

Finally, I understood and saw
Freakish nightmares filled my head
Forgiven by you, but not by me
Feckless, then, was I

If you had never taken me
I’d have done it all again
Idiotic faithfulness
In someone that spins lies

Flimsy, unsubstantial, I would perish
For sin would swallow me whole
For lies would swallow me whole
For he would swallow me whole

Luckily, you caught me early
Look at you, you doubt yourself?
Labeled by me as a hero
Listen, you saved my life

Ultimately, I owe you thanks
Understand my point of view.
Unadapted to loneliness, I searched for love
Unprepared for love, but you still took me

© 2010 Tara Ghorm

Author's Note

You don't deserve a wretched creature like me, but this is how you ended up stuck with me. This is why I'll stay by your side until you no longer want me.