Poetry: One Blogger’s Pathetic Attempt

My first – and last – attempt at poetry…

I just really wanted to use my latest cool photo.

Big mistake.  I should stick to research papers.

 

Once again my tears have failed me –

They’ve given me away.

While I told you that I hated you,

I wished that you would stay.

 

I told myself I deserved better,

And I put on my bravest face.

I pushed you to the back of my mind,

But there are memories I just can’t erase.

 

You’ve stepped on me –

You’ve beat me down –

And you’ve lied a million times.

Why the hell is it that I still want you around?

 

I don’t want to be with you,

But I don’t want to be alone –

Why is life so complicated?

I wish I had a heart of stone.

Alicia Benton Photography