You left

You said,
“People tend to tell you
that they’re there for you, 
but don’t live up to it. 
I promise that I’ll live up to it.”

I knew,
that wasn’t the case but

I hoped,
that I was wrong and
you would be there for me, as promised.

I pushed
everyone away, isolating myself 
as the depression whispered temptations in my ears

hoping,
that you would see through my act and follow up on your promise.

You said,
“You clearly want space. 
I’ll leave you alone.”

Inside,
I was screaming
no, come back.

Outside, 
I was silent.

You said,
“I’d never leave you, 
no matter what.”

I’m sitting here,
saying nothing while

you’re doing
what you promised
you would never do.

You left,
and never looked back.

Reviews

[Shahrier]

almost brought tears to my eyes. so raw and... i can relate to it so much. you have an amazing skill for writing. i disagree with Kat, this was really well written.

[Jennifer]

thank you so much! your input means a lot to me :)

[Shahrier]

You're welcome.

[Lucia Morgan]

good and true................

[annabellee]

Such a sad and emotional write. It really touched me.
Well done :)

[Kat T.]

I kept expecting to read poetic devices such as a unique simile or metaphor, but I was disappointed. Could you rethink your ideas? For example, could you expand this line "I'm sitting here" by adding like...?

[Calissa Knox]

I can relate to this very well. This is a beautifully expressed and wonderfully written poem! I enjoyed reading this.