Bitterness Poem by Vanessa Kingsley

To remember the words you
said to me
Brings water to my eyes
Because the things you said to me
Were nothing but hateful lies
Nothing but a nursery rhyme
To make me feel secure
I should’ve known the whole damn time
That you were loving her
Actually, I figured it out
I knew it from the start
But I stupidly believed that in the end I would have your heart
Of course, I was wrong; I normally am
But the pain I could not erase
Especially the horrid part, that you loved my best friend.
I chose not to cry
I shrugged it off
I’ll be happy if you two commit
I’ll play the part if noble friend
Even when the truth creeps in
I harbor no ill will towards you
The pain’s been gone for a while
Though, truthfully, I want you to know, this is a genuine smile.
Do not be mistaken, I beg of you please
Look beneath the emotions outside
Under all of these appearances
A touch of bitterness still lies.