I've come here to talk to you
About something I don't understand.
I don't mean to hurt you,
But I don't want you for my man.
I used to long for you to touch me,
Now I can't stand it when you do.
What happened to us
To make me fall out of love with you?
I don't mean to hurt your feelings,
But I can't fake it anymore.
It's hard for me to lie to myself,
And you need to know the score.
No, I haven't found someone else,
Sometimes I wish I had.
Maybe it'd be easier to leave you,
And not feel so damn bad.
Maybe we've been together too long,
Maybe we've never really grown.
But all I know for sure
Is I'm ready to move on.
Don't misunderstand when I tell you I still love you,
'Cause I don't want to start anew.
But even though I love you,
I don't want to be with you.
I love you like a brother,
Not like a lover.
I know you don't want to hear this,
But we can't take this any further.
I only wish the best for you,
I know you feel that for me, too.
That's why I came here to talk
That's why I'm saying these things to you.
Maybe if I were older,
Maybe if I were different,
I could accept the love I feel for you,
And not want one so intimate.
So let's end this while we can,
Let's end it on good terms.
I hope we can be friends,
But if you can't, I'll understand.
A woman who has fallen out of love with her lover and is trying to explain why she no longer wants an intimate relationship with him.
This poem has been selected to be published in "Letters from the Soul," (The International Library of Poetry, 2002), a poetry anthology.
It has also been certified as a semifinalist in the International Open Poetry Contest by the Selection Committee for The International Library of Poetry.
Been there done that. Fortunately I am still good friends with my X.
Sometimes I wish I could have found a way to put it in poetry. Maybe someday? This is my kind of poetry, beautifully written.
You write in a really wonderful way Christy...Touching and expressive, makes one feel his eyes moist... Read my ETERNAL BLISS.
Masood
Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on July 14, 2003
This poem shows a woman numbed over time by the every day run of the mill type life. I think millions have felt this way but only you put it into perfection with words just so! This is beautifully sad. I enjoyed the twists and turns through out the piece. It says it so simply but screams "I'm tired and I'm through"... very well done.
Thank you,
Emilie
Reviewed by ***** ********* (Reader)
Reviewed on June 22, 2003
An excellent poem about a very sad and not-so-unusual situation. Very empathetic and very cathartic, yet firm in its convictions. Very well-written!
Reviewed by J. Cheek (Reader)
Reviewed on April 24, 2003
Tender, compassionate poem.
Reviewed by Birdie Houston (Reader)
Reviewed on April 19, 2003
Grand write
Reviewed by Jerry Andrews (Reader)
Reviewed on March 7, 2003
What a pretty face! And a very good, open, honest poem. I like the way you express yourself and I'm willing to bet it's the way you are in your daily life. Enjoyed it-fresh-Please try my Long Gone Love and Old Souls. I think you'll like 'em. Jerry
This is really good Christy. It really nails down the feelings a woman experiences when passion in a love affair is gone. My Poem "Set Me Free" appeared in the 2001 poetry anthology with The International Library of Poetry.
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Reviewed on October 23, 2002
Wonderful!! Exactly what I am working up the nerve to say......
Reviewed by Sherry
Reviewed on June 25, 2002
Christy,
Stunning! Full of clarity and insight into relationships. My heart hurt when I read it. Your words carry great impact. You are a wonderful poet! Sherry
Lyrics for a song. I really love this. Try to market it to the music industry. My son writes his own songs and this is his theme...love gone wrong and the aftermath..
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Sometimes I wish I could have found a way to put it in poetry. Maybe someday? This is my kind of poetry, beautifully written.
Masood
This poem shows a woman numbed over time by the every day run of the mill type life. I think millions have felt this way but only you put it into perfection with words just so! This is beautifully sad. I enjoyed the twists and turns through out the piece. It says it so simply but screams "I'm tired and I'm through"... very well done.
Thank you,
Emilie
Stunning! Full of clarity and insight into relationships. My heart hurt when I read it. Your words carry great impact. You are a wonderful poet! Sherry
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Wow! I got the message...! So very real!
A very good write!!!
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