Let Me Go

A free verse poem I wrote as a release of emotion.

You have tied me up

Tied me up in your chains of opinion and frustration

Suffocated me with your cookie-cutter image of who I should be

You do not know me

Let me go

I am not who you think I am

You are not who I thought you were

Years of trust and security

Washed down the drain

I'm holding onto what I have left

But everything is running from me

You cut me open like a wound and let me bleed

Bleed out every last bit of faith I had in you

I am not special to you

I am worthless

You do not value me

Yet somehow

 I value you

You make me angry

Angry at the thought that you think

Everything will be okay

Angry at the thought

That you think I will wait around

Angry at the thought

That you think I like being tied up to your restrictions

Angry at the thought...

That you think my heart is something for you to play with.

Do you not see that your words cut through my skin

Leaving me more bruised and battered than before?

How many times will it take for you to realize

That the tears and the arguments

Are a reflection of the emotion inside me?

Sorry is not enough

It was not simply just a "mistake"

It was carelessness

It was insensitivity 

Do not tell me that you will "do better next time"

As if our friendship is a test

That I can suddenly give you a B+ and say 

"You've improved"

Time is wasted on you

I have been oblivious

But so are you

But at least one of us can see through the thick of it

I thought we could be forever

But forever never came

We were so close

Strong and carefree

We didn't care what others thought of us

We created our own little world

But you set fire to the walls that I had built

Burned down everything around me

I had nothing left

You left me...

Alone

But apologies don't work anymore

Sorry is only an excuse

It's a repetition you throw at me

As if it's going to heal the pain inside of me

I don't know why I waited around

I put myself on the firing line

Allowed you to shoot at me with words of hate and ignorance

You made me insecure

So, so insecure

Like I was about to self-destruct

I have waited long enough

I know that I deserve better

Call me selfish or pretentious

I don't care

I am asking you one last time

Let me go

I will move on without you

If you think I am not worth it

Then what are you worth to me?

Let me go

I will be free. 

Author's Note

Let me know what you think :)

Reviews

[Luna Zerimar]

Strong. Powerful. Amazing.

Brought me to tears. It wasn't bad. I mean, your poem was amazing.

But I have the same problem with a friend. He's my best friend.

And he too, mistreats me. Takes me for granted.

I might send him this poem... May I have your permission?

I will include your name. If you want.

Maybe if he reads this, he'll finally understand..

[Chloe_Spence]

Hi Jessica,

First of all, thank you for your kind words. I think you can send this to him as long as you credit me :) I just hope it doesn't create any more conflict between you two. But if you feel this is the right thing, then go ahead :)

I hope things work out and he notices what a good friend you are and he starts treating you with more respect :)

From Chloe_Spence

[Luna Zerimar]

Of course I will credit you. I dare not take credit for someone else's creativity, their art.

But thank you, and I hope so too.

Thanks again, -Jessica

[Chloe_Spence]

You are welcome :)

[Frieda P]

Lots of pent up frustration here Chloe, sometimes we can't wait for someone else to let us go, we just have to free ourselves...well done kiddo. :)

[Chloe_Spence]

Words of wisdom, Frieda :)
Thank you- I appreciate that :)

[Kasey Miriam]

Very strong and powerful. The words of independence very well done!

[Chloe_Spence]

Thank you so much, Kasey :) Much appreciated :)

[Kasey Miriam]

You are very welcome

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

Strong words, filled with powerful emotions that were beautifully described in this piece. I loved reading it, nicely written.

Kaze~ :-)

[Chloe_Spence]

Thank you Kaze, much appreciated :)

[♔ CrownedDevil ☾]

Your very welcome, it was my pleasure. :-)

[A. Amos]

I love the feeling and emotion in this piece and you're very good...truly enjoyed

[Stefanie Holmes]

Such pain-filled words dripping in this piece. Your repetition really carried your point across. Well done Chloe!

~Stefanie

[Chloe_Spence]

Thank you so much Stefanie :)

[Madalyn Beck]

Wow. A very strong and powerful write!! I could feel the frustration and tears put into this one. The repetition really drove the point home.

Honestly, this hit home with me as of late. My ex and I, there's no going back after everything.

Fantastic work, Chloe!! I love this so much and it's going in my favorites. I know I'll need to look back at this one in the future! xoxo :)

[Chloe_Spence]

Thank you so much Madalyn!
Stay strong you beautiful girl- it is absolutely his loss and you deserve better than him! :)
xoxo :)

[Brook]

Very strong, and i love the repetition, it makes it every effective. Great job, Chloe! xo

[Chloe_Spence]

Thank you, Brook :)

[Jennie Baron]

This is very strongly worded so that such bitterness and cynicism come through, and the repetition emphasizes your point. If this is not autobiographical I could certainly believe that it is. Extremely well done, Chloe.

[Chloe_Spence]

Thank you so much Jennie :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

I think this is so filled with emotion .I can almost feel the anguish leaking out of your words.Excellent poem Chloe :)

[Chloe_Spence]

Thank you, Vidya :)
Your words are greatly appreciated :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are very welcome :)