tbeaudet
tbeaudet
Feb 17, 2011

Simply

Simply

I didn’t want to hurt you
I never meant for you to grieve
I'm sorry that I made you cry
It wasn’t you I had to leave

I had no time to say good bye
My pain severe and so, so real
I simply didn’t have a choice
So this end, I had to steal

I had to stop bloodcurdling screams
Haunting me each day and night
Tormenting me through all my dreams
Poisoning my strength to fight

Just remember that I love you
And forever I will be
Standing right beside you
Forgive me, my destiny

So cherish all the good times
Hold your breath and hear my voice
“I never wanted to leave you…
I simply didn’t have a choice”

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Written for a friend who's dad took his own life... Written awhile back, figured I'd post to try out new site and get some feedback.

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Region, Country: Boston, USA

Favorite Poets: Patti Smith

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Comments

Sparrow

This is a singing lament but with other pieces we can see if there are things to correct, this is from 4 years ago so I shall wait for an updated version, Yours Ian.T