The aftermath

By Jennanselmo

Your memory is fading; I barely can recall your face
It is a shame that love seems to never satisfy our taste
It always seems bitter, forced or untrue
I could never say these things to you
You lack the understanding, the capability, and the trait
Of being able to comprehend the idea of fate
It is like every new person turns out to be your one
Let’s be honest, are you ashamed of what you have done?
Do you think about your past? Do you ever think of me?
Do you realize the pain and betrayal you planted inside of me?
You ruined a decent person; you destroyed her from the start
You broke her spirit and tore her insides apart
She sat alone in her room for three weeks straight
Staring at the walls alone, each day increasing her hate
You've created a monster and it will destroy what you love
Forsaken by her maker, she realizes that there is no hope up above
Eternally damned, she knows the score
She made a mistake and she will make many more
This life is a constant struggle, a battle between the right and the wrong
She tried to overcome her own demons but it took too long
They say patience is a virtue I seem to never have had
No matter the good I do I know I will only be recognized for the bad
Because the past mistakes outweigh the present tense 
And I am left feeling humiliated and defenseless 
My reputation precedes me so I can’t even fight 
You painted a portrait of me in a dismal light
You can continue basing your life on lies, I will stand for truth
Ill take an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
and if you ever feel the need to reach out to me again
Don't expect me to let you back in

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Copyright 2015 Jennanselmo
Published on Friday, January 9, 2015.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • Nimue44 On Saturday, January 10, 2015, Nimue44 (289)By person wrote:

    Bitter indeed. Nice rhymes... I guess we all can taste the emotion you speak here of.

  • A former member wrote: Such raw emotion. I feel your bitterness.

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