Fit Poem by Mary Lyle

I didn't fit in small
I didn't fit in big
I didn't fill a void
I guess I didn't do much.
I'm not full time
But I can't do part time
I don't speak loudly
But my words are strong.
I'm just a love nut
That longed too much
I let the music speak for my soul
And then I hoped it'd whisper to you.
I'm not a social butterfly
But I liked the attention you gave
I took what I could get
I wanted to be wanted.
I longed to give you more
And only offered too much.
I sacrificed my soul
Got lost in the copper of your eyes
But I loved with all my heart
And that's ok
I'm just a girl with passion.
I forgot what you said
Much I kept to myself
So much came out wrong
And then it was too late
If I'd only heard what you said
I might have fit.
I'm just a puzzle piece with frayed edges
I twisted and turned trying to squeeze in
In between your crisp and narrow corners
I was a frayed piece that could only be held in place for so long