Dear Ex Lover Poem by Angela Bontle Ditumiso

1. I have always hated dying things
So I wrote you
Bouquets of flowers instead
Sorry I gave you none of them

2. Last week
Mama asked me what a bonfire was
And your name slipped out of my lips
I think I still love you

3. Remember me as the fool
That wrote you too many love poems
Then kept them all to herself

4. I don't know how to talk of love without
Mentioning your name

5. I remember the time I imagined
Every word that came out of your mouth as a kiss
(You talked a lot)
It always made my sun shine brighter


6. I walked in with a shattered soul
I learnt of love that restores
Walked out with a broken heart
And I'd settle for that anyday
I learnt that sometimes forever lasts long enough
For you to love yourself better
You loved me until I loved myself, thank you

8. You taught me
You don't lose love by giving it
And now my love is like oxygen
It does not come at any price
I'm only grateful for those
Who appreciate it

9. I wish I would have loved you better
But you were the sun
And even though I love suntan
I'm afraid of sunburns

10.I hope you're loved wherever you are.