i cried as i saw her go
and slam the screen door
it was never meant
to end like this
they used to smile and laugh
and joke with everyone
but now it seems
there's just empty silence
it happened one night
over a small little thing
but no one really knows
how much pain it brought
she cried he apologized
but it never was the same
the words hurt like a knife
piercing them with shame
she left and didn't come back
the mother i had just met
i thought it might work out
that it wasn't over yet
he called her at least
a dozen times
and i tried at least
twenty times myself
i had learned to love her
like the mother i never had
she was only there a week or two
but yet it seemed she belonged
now we're just sitting here
waiting for her to come back
and listening to the machine
of a voice we had just learned
Author notes
this isn't about me - i was thinking of maybe like a daughter who's dad remarried but it didn't work out or something. i did option 1 with the lyrics by Porch.
Written July 15th, 2006
A contest entry
- Light the Match this Morning So You Won't Be Alone by sweetpearl.
600 points, ended July 17, 2006, 15 entries
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Comments
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"the words hurt like a knife"
--a tad cliché ... I find it's overused.
It's sad though ...
"the mother i had just met"
--this could be taken and create inspiration for a whole new poem. The word "mother" is so strong in my eyes. When it's used in a sad context, it makes me want to cry. Thanks for entering and good luck! -
I was about to ask, is this about you? I'm glad it isn't... that would be depressing! This is a good poem! Luv it, and luv you!
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