Have You Forgotten?

you know exactly who you are. and that's all I have to say.

She’s the girl

In your poem

On your mind

But out of your life.

 

You write about her,

The things she did to you,

The way she broke your heart,

The lies you think she told.

 

Have you forgotten?

You’re not the only one in this world.

 

Have you forgotten?

The things you did to her

The pain you caused her

            Was unbearable.

The things you said to her

            Still echo in her heart.

She had to get out.

She had to,

For the sake of self-preservation.

 

Sure.

You think about her.

But you only think

Of how she offended you.

 

Have you thought

About the way she feels?

She’s trying to let go

To move on

And start over.

 

But when she sees

The things you’ve written

It all comes back,

Everything now fresh in mind.

 

You used her then

And you continue to use her now.

 

The praise you receive

It’s all because you’ve manipulated

The genuine things she felt.

Her life is all spelled out,

Because you wanted

To feel better about yourself.

 

Now it’s time to think about her,

That girl in your poem.

 

 

Reviews

[closed]

Cuts like a knife.
You may not like rhyme, but the effect felt by these words stings like an abused adder lunging from the cold darkness.
And if it helps, I know how you feel.
Your right, life is all a matter of perspective. Stories change based on who has the pen.

Keep writing. Because that may be the only way for you to heal.

-Dream

[JenLyn]

Love it, shows that the knife can cut both ways. Creative and a great write! Keep it up!

[nostal]

Nicely written.

[Slithering Angel]

I adore this. It's so... Oh hell, everyone else has already said it. -.-; But yes, it is raw and it does cut, but above all else, it feels. That's the most important thing, it feels every word and phrase as though they're just happening. Truly awesome.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Dang that was very cut throat... a relationship is a two way street but some treat it like a crutch, so self involved they don't believe they do wrong... you told it with raw emotional flare... I say Bravo!!

[SM Davis]

Words are magical...they can be anything you want them to be. They can be used to heal, to bring hope, and to cut. The ticket is to not allow them to cut too deep.