The Snake

You reached into my chest and grabbed my heart.

You squeezed it tighter and tighter and didn't let go.

The grip you had brought me joy and happiness.

I loved you because of it.

I loved you through everything,

Late night calls which led to fights and

Nights spent in tears after being given the wrong feeling.

But when your grip on my heart tightened, I was in pain.

You spread through my veins and

Eventually you reached my brain.

You were my mind, heart and soul.

I was there for you through sadness, death, happiness and pride.

Until one day you decided I wasn't enough.

She had more of herself to offer to you to wrap around and intertwine with

And eventually break, like me.

So you squeezed my mind and body as tight as you could and turned

me to bits. You ripped my heart from my body and left me alone, empty

and to pick up every piece of myself that you broke.

I'm sorry I wasn't enough.

But was smashing me like a china doll really worth the trouble?

Reviews

[Inject Positivity]

People take us for granted, when they need us they hold us tightly, they make promises which they ultimately break... we give our whole heart and every part of our living to them but when they find someone's outward beauty more important than our inner innocence they throw us from the height once they took us holding tightly....

As for the poem, it is a very well thought out piece, free verse which gave you more opportunity to put your feelings... it is definitely a relatable write... you did a fantastic job throughout the whole poem.... full ratings.... will keep an eye on your page....

[JC]

Very honest, raw and truthful. This is writing that others will relate to, and to me that is what it's all about. great work.

[Jackie]

Tragic and terrible events with such raw emotion and beauty. Wonderful read. Keep it up!:)