Only So Much

Time can only erase so much pain.

Tears can wash away only so much deceit.

Words can chase away only so much hate.

A band aid can only cover so many wounds.

This heart can only bear so much breakage.

This body can only handle so much abuse.

These hands can only hold so many burdens.

My eyes can only witness so much horror.

My lips can only keep so many lies.

My love can only give so much of me.

Before somewhere something snaps inside.

And the you part of me slowly dies.

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[V. K. Harris]

So very true, very sad. Great write.

[DonGilbert]

many can relate to this. well done.

[C.J.Rohl]

Beautifully done, i only wish that i didnt relate to it as much as i do. "My love can only give so much of me Before somewhere something snaps inside" these words speak volumes and hit close to home. exciting encite to another's struggles...

[James Mayfield]

There really is a reason why love is a four letter word. Another well written piece. Thank you for sharing.

[Natalie C]

Oh wow, this was so brilliantly deep. Just loved the way you described all the torment which goes with emotional abuse...
And you are so right - time can only erase so much, somethings will never be forgotten, no matter how hard we try.

Great piece

[An Ordinary Woman]

Nicely done Diana. Step by step you have it covered, love stinks on most days ...

You did an excellent job stating this, well done!

[Autumn Dawn Gorny]

Very well done hun, this poem shows that even the most giving person can reach a limit.

[Nana Carmine]

I completely agree. People are always telling me wounds heal with time. But to be honest I have yet to find a wound that has fully healed. Even the wounds I think are closed can still be opened if I push myself a little too hard. You did a great job with this one. I really like the words you chose to express yourself and it just pulls me in. Great job.

~Nana Carmine

[Gary H]

Really good and imaginative idea. The second/third line from the bottom really needs the full stop to disappear to make the poem flow better. Thats not to criticise as I would be really pleased if I had thought of an idea like this. Great work.

[Kymtastic]

nyaa this is a sad poem mommy but its really good
love you