Firestarter

A Poem by theolivedove

Written December 18, 2020.

Every bridge you've tried to cross

Has burned up at your feet

The flames ignited by each promise

You said that you would keep

My skin seared by the hatred and spite, like acid rain

It only ever ends for you when I'm left to lie in pain

As I watch the embers float away and try my best to heal,

The ashes of your love remain upon this battlefield.

© 2020 theolivedove

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Ballpark Frank

This is excellent! It flows.

Posted 4 Years Ago

1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris

Seems so many are so scared of being alone that they settle for nearness already knowing the one they have was not the one they wanted nor likely ever will. And then there are the ones unnoticed, unseen, unheard...

The "little" things matter - and some actually notice that they were done even though a person didn't have to do them.

Posted 4 Years Ago

John the Baptist

However seemingly justified, blame only restricts. Write it off as a lesson, and move on.

Posted 4 Years Ago

0 of 1 people found this review constructive.

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Added on December 21, 2020
Last Updated on December 22, 2020
Tags: narcissist, empath, toxic, relationship, love, romance, codependency

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theolivedove

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I knew I loved writing when I was 8 years old. I continued writing off and on as I grew up, and then life got messy. I lost my voice, so I'm trying to find myself again. more..