I understand

I understand

A Poem by Jennifer Pennington

I'm smiling on the other end 
Of the conversation
You're screaming
Claiming i'm misunderstood
That I don't understand
I smile and hold you
It'll be okay, take my hand
I promise you it will all be
alright
Because I try to make it alright
Every day
In any way
That I can

But don't you dare tell me
I dont understand...

I get your darkness
More than you do
I've dabbled with the shadows
And fought a battle I nearly wanted to lose
I know what the black tar tastes like
I've tasted it
I know what the cold blanket of death feels like
I've embraced it
I know what heartache can do to the mind
And I know what a mind cracking
Can do to the body

So don't you dare accuse me
of knowing nothing

I know...

I know...

I am aware

I'm the shepard right now
Because I don't want you straying over there
I know what's waiting for you

It waits for me too

© 2018 Jennifer Pennington


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Wonderful...I enjoyed the flow and poem as well...doing great..keep it up!!

Posted 6 Years Ago


nice piece of writing. it captured the essence of what love is all about

Posted 6 Years Ago



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Added on February 23, 2018
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