The Struggle

A poem I wrote about a relationship that ended recently.

We met in the Fall,

You asked me how my day was,

I responded with the truth,

Then so did you.

I was sad, I was alone, I mourned one not yet gone,

And you were there.

You shared your story, you opened your heart.

And I was there.

It happened then, that day.

You had no reason to be nice,

You had no reason to hear me out,

But you did.

And I fell in love, and you did too.

We talked, we shared, we bonded.

Though we both had darkness on our hearts,

Together we had light.

I remember the early morning talks.

I remember the sunrises we shared.

I remember every word of praise,

Every single compliment.

You gave me support when I needed it,

You gave me love.

And I gave you love, and support, unconditional.

We were happy.

But one day it changed.

You drew back, a shadow fell between us.

You were hurt, you were scared, you lashed out.

I hurt, I cried, but always, I loved you.

What once seemed fated,

Now came crashing to its end.

You fled, you abandoned me, you lashed with your hurt.

But I will always love you.

If only one thing I said remains in your heart,

Even now, with all the pain,

With all the sorrow, please remember.

I love you.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

Breakup poetry makes for some of the best writing. It reminds us of how strong we can be, and how good it feels to turn the pain around.

You did good, Lance!...welcome to the Cafe!

Kelly