Hurt

I know, don't tell me

you gave me your heart 

and I treated

   it unkind 

 if only I had taken

               the time

to sift through your

  surrendered feelings 

instead of 

folding them into 

sullen shadows of a dark night 

              It might

have turned out different.

you and me ..

our dreams drowned 

in spent tea leaves

 at the bottom of a cracked cup

 made for

     a different drink of love

              

             

             

              

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Each of us is so unique that often we don't meld together, for many reasons. It seems here that harm has been done, and there may be some regrets, but it's possible that both parties have been hurt, even though one initiated it. Relationships need work all the time; and one mistake shouldn't cause a breakup, but often it does. Your emotional words add to this complicated issue. Very well written.
Best, B.

[Fran Marie]

Many thanks Betty I so
appreciate your kind review;

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

fabulous last stanza...such a powerful climax to a strong poem...mismatched, cracked cup...the glue won't fix the relationship.
j.

[Fran Marie]

never does; does it..no glue strong enough
thanks for your kind words always appreciate your insightful reviews;

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Fran this is a poem. It has me looking back at old relationships that were lacking in attributes to have made them stronger. We live and learn in love. Thank you for sharing your work.

[Fran Marie]

yes so true we live and learn
trial and error..thanks Carlos
for your kind words;