Don't Compete Where You Don't Compare

Don't Compete Where You Don't Compare

A Poem by ms. understood

The second I fell in love with my loneliness
I felt the need to loathe myself in a shower of shame
Uncontrollable thoughts of you with another woman 
Feeling as though I could never compare 
With those Latin hips filled with energy 
And her sweet laughter 
The kind that welcomes your company  
Where as I have only ever driven you away 
And continuously poured my heart 
Into something that never belonged to me in the first place 
She doesn’t need anyone to feel complete 
Only herself 
Yet, we both seek comfort in your words at the end of the day 
To which I’ve never received 
And she is the one that is chosen  
Always attempted happiness with you 
But you’re a giver 
She was the one that took 
While I played the fool time and again

© 2019 ms. understood


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Such a sad situation. The emotion expressed or described sounds real. Well done.

Posted 3 Years Ago


This is all too relatable and very well written. Many of the lines are things I've said to myself at one time or another.

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

ms. understood

4 Years Ago

I simply can’t deal with the competitive aspects of dating. Wanting to be enough is all I ask for .. read more
Reading this I really feel like wanting to hug you, I'm very empathic towards this, know you aren't alone, and also a real good piece you wrote.

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

ms. understood

4 Years Ago

Thank you so much!

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