Going Back

We seem to always come back to each other
Face to face
No matter how hard we try
We manage to end up back at square one

We gave each other our hearts
And we both handed them back
Without much thought
Or regret

No matter how far we went
No matter how angry we got
We seemed unable
To stop caring

I hurt you
I tried to place all the blame on you
It seemed the easiest way
To deal with the pain

But no matter how angry I got
No matter how may tears I shed
My mind always came back to you
I may no longer love you
But I only ever want good things for you

We yelled at each other
Stabbed each other with our words
We did everything we could
To make the other feel as much pain as possible

But no matter how much pain I felt
No matter how many nights I lay awake
Wondering if you meant
Everything you said

I hurt you
And I hurt you
In every way I could

You hurt me
And you hurt me bad
With every word you spoke

But through all of it
All I ever wanted
Was to go back
And be friends again

Because as much pain as we caused each other
At one point
You were my best friend
And I miss that..... 

Author's Note

Couldn't think of an ending, my ex and me are always around each other, and I just want to go back to being friends, if that's even possible now

Reviews

[Peony]

I think going back to better times is something we all crave every now and then. Yet in the end, we accept that forwards motion is all we're ever capable of. Nevertheless, it takes a strong soul to recognize hurting another to mask personal pains felt. An honest write, I quite enjoy.

[Sunny Skye]

I enjoyed the poem very emotional. Good job.


-SkyeBlanco

[JanieB]

Oh boy, I found it hard to hold back the tears here!
Really well written.

[Abbie]

its possible don't worry:) keep writing

[Alicia™]

Even though I've never been through something quite the same, I can relate, so kudos for that. It's a great write.

[Cliff Rhodes]

(You are really making me think with this poem and I have to say a few things.)
It strikes home to me in my relationship as well as a lot of other people who might read this.

There is never anything wrong with trying to achieve the best possible relationship, especially with another person with whom there was love. A balance is always the most comfortable condition. To feel out of balance is not really human nature, and love is the most ideal situation, so the closer we might come to it, then the more productive we are as humans. Two people can balance with each and still not be standing on each other's shoulders, with one holding the other up, even if there are only a few moments of syncronized harmony. That is always better than chaos.

[Jeff]

Good, emotional poem.

[Coyote Poetry]

Ain't a easy road back to friendship. After words and deeds been done. Time may heal the pain and friendship a possibility. Age made us more forgiving. A strong poem. I learn the hard way to be quiet unless something good to say. A excellent poem. Thank you.
Coyote

[Rikkevi Rue]

well love turned around and "pointed the other direction" becomes hate, but were there not love to begin, there would be no soil from which the hate could grow...

[Sweets]

I loved the last stanza, it's sad how relationships suddenly come to an end...
Wonderful write!