Selfish Love Poem by Rhodesse Fanche

They cling, unwilling to release their hold,
Yet absent when needed, their presence untold,
A decade in flux, a dance of deceit,
Back and forth, lies echoing, a repetitive beat.

I strive to move forward, to forge my own way,
For our union, a season, not meant to stay,
You resist releasing, an unyielding grasp,
But when I'm in need, you slip through like a gasp.

Instead of peace, you bring problems and strife,
Nagging and ungrateful, draining precious life,
I'm but a partner, not a rival to compete,
Silent treatments replace encouragement's sweet.

And when it's time to depart, to find my true place,
You resist, entangling me in your selfish embrace,
You've had countless chances, opportunities to mend,
Yet you've pushed me too far, our bond cannot transcend.

Never shall things be as they once were,
For your presence erodes, breaking me with a slur,
Trust me, I know, I must break free from this plight,
But you cling, unwilling to release, consumed by selfish might.

You desire me for reasons beyond love's pure grace,
To bolster your ego, to find solace in my embrace,
But I yearn for the day when freedom will sing,
When I'll be with someone who cherishes everything.

Our paths diverge, happiness distant and rare,
So let go, release me, with a tender loving care,
For I'm destined to thrive, to flourish anew,
In the arms of someone who loves me, genuine and true.

I anticipate the day when I'm finally set free,
To soar on the winds of life, unburdened and carefree,
Our journey ends here, no happily ever after,
So let go, relinquish, allow my soul to find laughter.

For in the depths of my being, I know it's true,
I deserve a love that's genuine and pure, not askew,
So release your hold, bid farewell to the past,
And let me move forward, free at last.