For You Poem by Leigh Ladd

I have the answer to your question,
And believe it to be true,
Yes, there are women who don't lie,
Your problem is that you have troubles trying to identify.

I hope you have read my poems,
And analyzed every sentence,
Said every word over again and again,
Certainly you figured out which were for you,
And let them sink in.

Everything that I had tried to tell you,
For some reason you wouldn't listen,
I never lied once but the shock is,
That for you, she glistened.

Every excuse she made with every story told,
You found her more attractive and solid.
The more I tried to better my life,
Made people think I was horrid.

People lie to get what they want,
Or to make themselves look better,
They have no self pride,
And lie to get out of any stormy weather.

I don't know if you noticed this about me,
But I don't have to lie to get what I want.
I'm honest, respectful and straight up front.

You told me that was what you wanted,
Instead you went behind my back.
People need to earn my trust,
For trust in people is what I lack.

So when anyone breaks the trust by lying,
Or maybe even deceiving,
They usually end up on their knees in front of me,
Begging and pleading.

A little word to the wise and listen carefully,
You know I still love you and want you back,
Without you my heart feels like lead,
But it is you who will have to search for me,
Before having another chance to get inside of my head.

My hope is that you will soon realize,
Just what you did was wrong.
I wish you still love me and find your way back,
And not make me wait long.

I promise to go slow if you can, too,
Stop being so scared and together we can make it,
Just please don't ever again fake it.