Please, no

for those that believe that they are unworthy of the love of another

"I love you" 

No

Please, no

You don't want to love me

You don't want to love me

You see my laughter

My smiles, jokes, joys

You see my happiness

And my feelings for you

And you say that's why you love me

But there's so much you don't see

That I don't show you

Because I don't want you to know

Anything other than my smile

Beneath what I present

Is a dam

Broken by the pressure of too many tears

Is a thread

Shredded and frayed from the cracks in my heart

Is a story

Written into the flesh of a girl who can't cope

Is the truth

That I'm not someone who deserves to be loved

"I love you"

No

Please, no

You don't want to love me

You don't want to love me

Please, just go

Get out of the place that those words have sent you

Go find a girl

With clear eyes

With a heart in one piece

With perfect

Untouched

Unmarred skin

Please

Love her instead

I know that if I lift my shield 

You won't love me

You will run

Or you will try to fix this

To fix me

And either choice will finally shatter me

I'm just a girl 

A broken, unsteady girl

And I want so much more for you

Than the empty soul I have to offer

"I love you" 

No

Please, no

You might love me

I don't want you to love me

No

Please, no

Go love a girl

Who can actually look at herself

No

Please, no

You don't want to love me

I don't want you to love me

Reviews

[Daniel Valentine Rivera]

Turning away from a person who claims to love you because of the insecurities you have is enthralling. In a sense it likes sacrificing a relationship to save the other from turmoil, disappointment, and misery. Powerful poem that encapsulates emotion. Very well done. :)

[Jake Donald Stephens]

What is love, anyway? Just a word, a meaningless word. Instead of saying "I love you", which means nothing, and instead of "trying to fix" a girl, the guy should just try to be what she needs.... and if he isn't, then she should just break the news to him that he isn't. That's the way I see it, anyway.

[Nicole Schuster]

Pretty much exactly, yeah. Thanks for the review :)

[Gina]

This is exactly what I am going through right now. It really is hard being sad and having people expect you to be fixed and smile. Smiling is there but's not all real sometimes. When I love someone, I feel terrible because it feels wrong to drag them into my worthless problems. I love your writing. I understand what you wrote.

I enjoyed every word, your writing style and grammar was very precise and helpful to read.

Just remember, it passes. It doesn't seem like it, trust me I know, but it is useful to have hope.

Always, Gina.

We are infinite.

[Nicole Schuster]

As awful as going through all of this is, I'm glad you liked it and that you understand. I hope things get better for you. Thanks for the review!

[Gina]

No problem! There is nothing I wouldn't do to help someone who is going through tough times..

[Papaya]

I know I've said and thought these words too. :(

[miahstr]

Great poem! I think we can all relate to that feeling of being unworthy of love. Ive been on both sides of this and you do beautiful job of putting those feelings to paper. Great Job! keep it up!

[Nicole Schuster]

Thank you!!

[Iflybyyou]

"I don't freaking care, I still wanna love you" Lol I just had to say that 😂 great poem btw.

[Nicole Schuster]

Haha thanks :)

[Iflybyyou]

Lol np. Keep writing! If it's your dream, then go for it! The world doesn't define you. Nothing anyone says can stop you, because your potential is in what you feel, not what you see. Keep your passions strong. Have a great day!

[Coyote Poetry]

I understand this poem.
"No
Please, no
You don't want to love me
I don't want you to love me"
When the above is true for sad heart. Best to be alone. Lock-up love lead to no-where. Thank you Nicole for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote