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I Am So Sorry, But....

When we first met,
I seemed to never fret.
Not about the Earth or the Sun;
Not even of what I had done.

For a few years ago
My heart fluttered about, to and fro.
My face lit up with joy
Every time I put my eyes on this boy.

His smile would turn my legs to Jell-O,
And every time he said "Hello"...
My heart jumped to my throat
Like some type of mountain goat.

When the break-up came,
Nothing seemed to quench the pain.
My heart was shattered,
My emotions completely battered.

Two years later I was still hurting,
And I had no idea how to choose my next footing.
You were there as a friend,
So I thought I felt my feelings bend.

You held me with care
While I contemplated what I cuold bear.
I was completely oblivious to your feelings,
But then you tossed out your dealings.

I was confused for a while,
But soon put it away in a file.
I seemed happier with you
So it was all I felt I could do.

But there is one thing
About this little fling.
Your hugs are different than mine,
And that made me see the sign.

My brain started turning
While my heart started burning.
I was hurting you with this lie
So all I wanted was for all of it to die.

I thought I could wait,
But now I have to deal with this fate.
I am completely confused as to what I should do!
I just want someone to make it a joke and scream "BOO!"

When you asked me to prom,
I was scared and turned to my friends on Facebook.com.
I know you said just friends
But those just aren't the trends.

For me it would only be friends,
But for you... that's not the way it bends.
You want this friends hip to be more,
But that thought causes my tears to poor.

Do you want to know why?
This fact might make you cry...
That story I told you?
Yes, well, it's still completely true.

I love him with all my heart,
Though he struck me with a fiery dart.
He shattered that muscle in my chest,
But I knew it was only for the best.

I danced with him last Saturday....
That is what brought these feelings all the way back into play.
My heart is his to keep,
And it really was not cheap.

I'm telling you this now,
Hoping there won't be anger in your brow.
I am truly and deeply sorry
And now it's best not to tarry.

So heal your wounds quickly.
Try not to get too sickly.
I do care for you more than you may think,
But now I must slip away, back into the brink.

Know how much this hurts me,
Much more than getting stung by a bee.
Keep this knowledge close at heart,
And be careful not to fall apart.

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Hey you - I really am sorry about this. But I'm so confused and I think it's better this way. I kept it from you ever since you held my hand. I didn't want to hurt you, but while I was trying not to, I was only hurting myself. I've dealt with this long enough. I think I'd fall aapart if I hit it any longer. I hope the poem helped you understand. I wrote it for you... I'm so sorry... Don't obe hurt too much. Others will come your way. Thank you.

Author notes

This is a poem I wrote last night (April 15, 2009) for this guy that really likes me. He has wanted to go out with me for a while, and I thought I could handle it, but yesterday, he asked me to prom, and that pushed me over the edge. I can't deal with it anymore, and now that I gave this to him, I feel like this huge burden was lifted off my shoulders. I feel so much better, but at the same time, I truly am sorry I had to hurt him this way. Hope you like it!

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  • Full Bandit Applause!

    Thank you for this fine contribution to The Poetic Bandits reading list

    ~Lilac


  • ronnica
    May 30

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    It is aufully long for a poem. you know sometimes less is more. but I enjoyed reading of the trials of young love, you expressed it very well.

  • Outstanding

    I respect you for your honesty and for not stringing him along. It may be difficult for him to accept at first but maybe it will help stop him falling any deeper before its too late. I thought you expressed your feelings very well in this poem. Best of luck in the contest.

  • This poem took me back to my high school days. I really liked one boy and his best friend invited me to the prom. I didn't want to hurt his feelings so I went with him. Believe me, it was the longest night of my life (and not in a good way). As much as I tried not to show it, he knew I would rather have been with someone else. I think it is better to spare his feelings early and not have him waste money on you if you're really not into it.

    Although I am a rhymer by preference, I thought that this would have been more powerful as free verse. Some of the rhymes sounded a little forced and detracted from the seriousness of the message. Good luck in this contest. Peace, Liz


  • ml12
    May 26

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    I liked the exploration of feelings and the repetition of themes. At times the rhyming detracted a little from the beauty and emotion of this but other than that it was utterly enjoyable. Cheers

  • Aww, this was gorgeous; I know how it feels, I've been there before
    Thankyou so much for sharing this beautiful piece!

    Maria

  • This was sad
    But i know how you feel and sometimes it's best to tell the truth and let that person know how you feel before it goes on further and they end up getting hurt.
    This was a very emotional piece and it had some true feelings in it.
    Great job.
    Good luck in contest and thanks for entering
    -Mandi


  • NotAMolly
    April 18

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    reminds me of poor sweet Jacob... This girl he loved was in love with another guy and he broke her heart and she just wanted to be friends with Jacob but he wanted more...

    There is no easy way to break this news. I hope he takes it well.
    Jenn

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