I Have to be Honest

You said, “I have to be honest”, without looking at my eyes.

“The feelings that are burning in me, came as a surprise.

I really wasn’t expecting them to all cut so deep,

But every night I dream of you while I’m asleep.”

 

You said, “I have to be honest”, and I knew you’d done wrong,

“I didn’t mean to do it, and I tried to be strong,

But if you had been there you would understand,

And now I wish I could forget the memories made in the sand.”

 

You said, “I have to be honest”, I knew what was coming,

“I never wanted to hurt you, but the whiskey was numbing,

I didn’t mean to do it. I don’t want to make you cry,

But when the blonde stranger kissed me, I didn’t ask why.”

 

I said, “I have to be honest”, and you looked at me blankly.

“This isn’t working out, and you’ve used all your chances, frankly.

I’m tired of the lying and I’m tired of the games,

You had something perfect and you threw it on the flames.”

 

“Maybe I was too pushy, maybe I asked for too much,

Or maybe it’s all you, and your poison touch.

I’m sick of being left alone on a Friday night,

And for years I’ve been the only one to fight.”

 

You said, “I have to be honest, this might be my last chance.”

And I rolled my eyes, turning away without a glance.

“I only did what I did, because you weren’t enough,

If that is hard to hear, then maybe that’s tough.

You should have tried harder, you should have worked more.”

But before he could finish, I left and slammed the door.

Reviews

[Sarissari]

good stuff i enjoyed the read and was a bit surprised at the end. I'm glad you left

[D Connolly]

Ugh, to hear someone blame another for their own poor behavior sets me on fire! Good ending and finally standing up against an emotional bully! I love the honesty and real life feeling to this poem and it has a good flow also.

[Molly K]

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you so much

[Tony Jordan]

You have great skills - rhyming without it feeling like a rhymed poem. The story is excellently portrayed.
Great employment of the refrain - it makes the spin on it towards the end all the more impactful.
Yes, very good indeed.

[Molly K]

Thank you! This comment means so much to me because I was actually worrying about the rhymes, I'm glad you like them!
Thank you so much :)

[Tea]

I totally agree with the review before me, I felt this and saw the scene divulge as I read. I find it hard to rhyme and you make it look so easy. Beautifully written

[Molly K]

Thank you so much!

[Kumala]

This touched me. I could picture the conversation as I read, I could feel the pain and guilt.

[Molly K]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it