They Told You So

You gave me this precious, tender thing

A fragile, yearning, virgin heart

Just like your mother told you, I broke it

 

In want of being loved, I pretended to feel

Still broken by another, unhealed

Just like your father said, I wasn't nice

 

And now your head hangs low, you hear

Not my voice, my lie, lingering on

But theirs, saying, "Son, we told you so"

 

Why didn't you listen? Have you no sense?

Ah, but we all yearn, all hearts

And someone always tries to warn us away

 

And sometimes? Sometimes, their fears

Don't ever come true, but dreams do

So promise me you'll try again, with another

 

Promise me I haven't really broken you

Let the sun come up, make me fade

Into memory, a phantom, not that jewel

 

 

Author's Note

Another that just had to be written. Sorry. I'm going through a guilt trip for breaking someone's heart. I'll be back to my regular work, before you know it.

Reviews

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

Sad to feel that way, hope you feel better soon, and that they find love again. Thank you for sharing. Debileah

[thecoolone52]

ohhhhhhhhhh your one of those girls that wear those heartbreaker shirts........... hahaha i enjoyed it....... it was different cus you were completely honest and open with your feelings......... thats why i liked your piece

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I appreciate these. Out of all the times I've been dissapointed, what's hurt me the most is when I hurt one person. Although I'm happy now... I always wish and hope that person has found happiness.

Thanks again for sharing. You're not alone.