Don't Ever Leave

I've always been so strong

and God, I've always given the shoulder to lean on,

I've kept my mouth shut about things I really shouldn't

and I've stood tall even when I knew I couldn't

I've hidden the feelings I've lingered over for so long

and I tell myself that yeah, I can be strong

I try to forget faces and words and things I've been told

remembering too much makes this heart feel so cold

I have finally broken, pulled all my pieces apart

I've looked at them all and recreated this heart

I have stared endlessly at fading pictures

and I can never express how much I miss her.

I have sang until my voice cracked and throat bled

and even then it still felt like not enough was said.

I have cried and screamed for people not to leave

and in the end I'm always the one left to grieve

I have witnessed horrors I can't even believe

and I've felt your hand in mine, I've felt your arms holding me up

and I've heard your voice telling me to never give up

I've cried and I've screamed and gotten lost in my dreams

I have been tortured by faces and ethereal beings

and I can be strong, if only for so long

Oh, yes, I can be strong.

But you are the one person I never want to grieve,

because you, you are the one person I know I can believe

When you say you won't hurt me and I can see,

So I have to tell you, Love, Don't ever leave.

Author's Note

<3
Too much to explain, just let me know what you think. ^~^
Btw, I do so believe my writer's block has finally fled in terror. :D

Edit--7/19/10-- Thank you, Jean, for the well thought out criticism. ^_^ Made a few changes, but nothing huge~

Reviews

[f**k you]

I absolutely LOVE this. seriously, great work. I can relate very well to this. this is basically what I've been wanting to say for quite some time. really great write i enjoyed this. keep it up.

[anthony lopez]

i love it. so much emotion! you are strong! love the boldness!

[Simone]

Very nice poem. I love it- powerfull words. Keep it up ^_^

[Brianna Brie]

This is really great writing! The poem flows effortlessly. It says so much about love and has a great ending, too. Kudos!

[Jenny Nelson]

Certainly can understand always being the strong one, but then eventually comes the question, "Who takes care of the caretaker?" If you find that person, you would be desperate not to lose them. Very strong emotion in this, which came across quite well. I think you did a really great job with this.

[bluessadmood]

This is so wonderful as usual as all your works..and yes I think there is much to explain ,ha ha
I sang till my voice cracked,still felt like not enough was said
I cried and screamed for you not to leave,always the one left to grieve
Witnessed horrors cant even believe,heard your voice telling not to give up
You are the one I never want to grieve,you are the only one I know I can believe
This is so lovely..I think just perfect..funny every lovely talent here has a special style
I always loved yours ,something very unique about it..very touching those words are
I dont know why I always like these words especially at the end..please dont ever leave..ha ha
lovely write

[Jessica]

Wow. That was amazingly good. You're a really good author. Something about this poem struck a chord with me- I could understand some of what the narrator is feeling. I'll definitely be checking out your other work. :)

[deeps]

Wow! This is just so amazing!
A most wonderful write here.
I could feel the emotion you put into this write.
This is powerful stuff here.

[Akira]

I really like this one!!

[Bud]

No need to explain. A wonderful depiction of just what the one you love so, means to you. Excellent, Aveira! It appears that inspiration is paying you another visit, is is not? Outstanding!