Can you see?

Transitioning from an old relationship to a new one.

He doesn't know how much it hurts me.
The things he says, and the things he doesn't.
His embrace is never quite enough for me.
He's got it all wrong.
He doesn't love me. He never did.
I can see it in his eyes.

The pain isn't worth it. Why does it hurt me so much to tell him I love him?
Answer me that.
That question burns like the fires of hell on bare skin.
Pain is inside me.
Everyone can see it in my mind.

Then one day, the fire is extinguished.
The rain comes and washes away all this filth that is contained within me.
My pain is not taken away, but somehow subdued.
Someone new, and he makes it so easy to love again.
Even in the darkest depths of my heart he has brought light, and shined it through my soul.
Everything is at peace. Even if war is at bay, at this moment I feel some sort of completeness.
Love. True, Pure, Simple.
I can see it in his heart.

Author's Note

I wrote this a while ago. I'd say 8 months back.

Reviews

[Christine]

I really enjoyed this piece, mostly because I felt like I could relate. I felt like you were managing to put into words what I have been having issues trying to discover, and I commend you for that. I think many people can relate to this, wheter it be like I do, or in their own special way. Brilliant write, I am astounded how well you put feelings into words. Even if it is a bit short, I think it gets the point across in just the right amount of wording. The emotions are clearly felt. I loved this, Cori, and am waiting for more of your amazing writing.

[Scarlett Willows]

I love you!