Breathe

Take a deep breath,

see the pain was just a catch.

This ship has yet to sail, 

so just exhale. 

You might think your heart’s mangled,

your throat’s so raw from screaming, it’s like you’ve been strangled. 

Fists clenched, 

hair drenched,

mascara so far down your cheeks

it appears in muddled black streaks. 

See you put your heart in the palm of his hands 

thinking to yourself, “the rest of the world be damned”

so sure taking care of it was what he planned. 

Two feet in, 

love rolled out, seeking you like a bowling ball and you the pin. 

You never stood a chance, 

this love was a “Bad Romance”

but that song didn’t forewarn

that there was nothing like his scorn.

You wanted his ugly parts, but not this

for it was seeping into your every shared kiss. 

But, take solace in this, 

the fact that you’ll experience a bigger, real kind of bliss.

This pain will fade, 

you’ll meet someone who doesn’t use his words as a blade.

These wounds will heal, 

and you’ll start to feel

new things; a new start

in this book of life, you’ll realize this hurt was just a small part. 

Next time, a man’s fists won’t hurt, they’ll mend.

His words won’t aim to tear you down, but for you they’ll defend. 

Your hair will be drenched, not from a fight in the rain, but from a shower shared. 

Your mascara will be spared.

Your heart will stay steadily beating, 

for this time his love won’t be fleeting. 

It’ll be with him, that ship will sail

and hand in hand you’ll both prevail.

So take a deep breath; exhale.

Use this knowledge to your avail. 

Stop making excuses

for these healing and newly formed bruises. 

Stop fighting him, and start fighting for YOU

it’s time for your beautiful beginning; for you to start anew.

Leave the hurt and the heavy weight on your shoulders behind

for even though this is only a poem you’ll find

that you now understand, 

the risk that’s at hand. 

Realize what you deserve, 

show him that he’s not someone you serve. 

Know your worth, 

and know you’ve been destined for so much more than this since birth. 

Reviews

[Kierstyn]

Very powerful writing! I love the sense of realization and relief that a new beginning brings even if you had to find it through a heart wrenching end. :)

[Kiana]

Thank you! And thank you for reading! It's always nice seeing someone enjoyed something I wrote! xx. :)