I am so sad I was not enough
I wish I had left before it got tough
I walked away years ago;
you followed me not letting go
I stayed to love and tore down my wall;
I never knew I would suffer this fall
I did what I could so you could shine
and anything it took to keep you mine
I focused on you my love, my friend...
I was happy, at first,
never thought this feeling would end
I compromised beliefs, wants, myself
I put all my needs in a box on a shelf
I did what you asked; went the extra mile
Sorry it was not with a true smile
I thought do whatever it took so you
would not stray
Little by little my dignity slipped away
I am so mad I was not enough
The decision to leave wasn't tough
I walked away once again; knowing this was the end
I walked with my head held high
Hanging onto what little pride
I had to be alone forever; not awhile
To finally rediscover my true smile
I took that box back off the shelf
And remembered what I loved about myself
I am so glad I left when it got tough
I now know I am enough
Life is now yours to hear the birds sing. Or simply to let them hear you sing.
Congratulations on member poem of the day! Well deserved *****
Honesty Is The Best Policy. Love never lies.5 Stars Full Marks. Most deserving as The Member Poem Of The Day, chosen by Poem Hunter and Team. CONGRATS!
Congratulations on POD, dear poet. Let there be more such poems from your pen
It's tough to walk away when you once loved so deep... great to hear that you broke those chains.
I can hear Tracy Chapman singing your poem while gently strumming a guitar. Great poem. Congrats on POD.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Congratulations Noreen.