I'd stand in shadows,
til the day they faded clear away,
and hide my face in darkness
when you passed,
if it meant that I could see you smile
just once more,
and smile silent to myself,
knowing that
I didn't cloud your mind
I know you’re happy
with that girl,
who waits for you
outside of class each day.
The hearts you chalked
upon the blackboard,
the messages,
with heart dot i's
the melodies composed
so late at night
were not for me,
But in my mind they smudge with tears
I have no right to rain on you.
To split you would be a crime
for which I could not
stand to see you take the punishment
Of broken chords
and shattered chalks,
your life I could not
let you wipe away.
I’ll strum my tune alone,
harmonies with no-one to harmonize
and pencil back the love you feel,
with heartbreak tearing blood
from protesting fingers,
before I let you cry a single tear,
caused by me.
Your happiness will mend my broken smile,
you do not need to cry about
my broken heart
Author notes
not sure how i feel about this one, what do people think?
A contest entry
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i enjoyed this it was well written and creative, a very emotional write that was a delight to read, thank you for sharing this with us and keep up the good work
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Wow. This is gorgeous. I love all the description and the imagery. The flow was just perfect. It told a story and you stayed on topic, which can be hard to do. There was so much emotion just woven into it. Amazing.
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awww this is good. sad and i think you found love. that is what i was looking for. thanks for entering and good luck.
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touching
This is a very great poem in my mind. It has alot of feeling and emotion behind it, there is a very touching story inside of this poem and it is wounderful to see you able to place these feelings into words to share with others. It is great and amazing work. Keep on sharing your feelings with the world we will listen.
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I think this is a very good poem. The emotion it depicts is stunning, and I like how even though the subject is broken inside she still loves the other enough to want him to be happy, even without her.
Thanks for entering the contest!
Write on.
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