They say stones don't bleed

wrote while riding home (someone else was driving - this time!)

They say stones don't bleed

 

I stood in the gap when you needed me.

I held back the tide.

I stopped the overwhelming majority,

Giving you a place to hide.

 

The rain washed away signs of superficial damage.

The sun dried up any remains.

I stood there ready to do it all for you, again.

 

Then it happened.

You said you didn't need me -

Never did.

 

You left.

 

I didn't know which cut deepest -

The words that came before,

Or the silence I was steeped in.

 

They say stones don't bleed.

They were wrong.

 

Reviews

[Barry S. Maltese]

I like the ananlogy. You were as strong as a stone when it came to helping him. You remained tough against all and let him find shelter behind your sturdiness. . . . but yes, you are a loving, caring human being. And in my opinion deserved better than him anyway.
Great write!

[Jessica Leigh]

This is such a strong piece.
so deep, and the pain can be sensed.

it was an enjoyable read

[Frances Lennon]

This is so very deep. The pain so potent. Just love the title and your closing couplet. It says it all. Well done!
Frances.

[Swirl]

Beautiful

[L0v3craft]

My favorite part was:

"I didn't know which cut deepest -
The words that came before,
Or the silence I was steeped in."

I really like this poem.
Sad, yet beautiful ^.^

[Bee]

wow. that was really sad and powerful and realistic

[Alyssa West]

i like i really like it

[Bee]

beautifully written
your work really spoke to me
people have done that to me
and it hurts so deep inside

well written

[Paul Grimsley]

i loved this; i really connect with the message -- i had a friend throw me aside when they had healed. my only suggestion is to drop the last two lines as they add nothing to what is a powerful poem. jmho