thank you

once again you will see

Thank you
for teaching me
to bleed
without asking
for a bandage.

Thank you
for teaching me
to cry
and cover it
with a smile.

Thank you
for teaching me
not to
want
need
expect
or like
anything.

You taught me so much.
I think I graduated.
Please go.

Author's Note

Don't cry for me. It's just a poem.

Reviews

[Kai Rollins]

I think I graduated.
Please go.

Wellllll at least we know not to cry for you.

[BD]

One of the things I like about this poem is that it is quite compact, yet speaks volumes and evokes a lot of emotion.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

As 'just a poem' it has deep pathos and a raw and bitter taste to it.

[Laura Harrison]

I love your sarcasm and attitude in this poem! Also, it kind of reminds me of a song called 'Thank You' by Simple Plan :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Not familiar with that song. I will have to listen to it.

[Laura Harrison]

You should :) it's like pop/punk if you're into that sorta thing

[Lyn Anderson]

Everything but country baby. :)

[Laura Harrison]

Ahh, with me it's everything but hip-hop and rap lol :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

but a good poem...

and insightful...relationships work much better when we don't have expectations. or get together out of need...it should be out of want, love, and acceptance of who the other person is...