I Didn'T Complain Poem by Frankie Kamara

A thief in the dark
You came along and stole my heart from me but it was ok
I didn't complain
We lowered our weapons, my heart my mind and my soul
Ceased an attack of defiance
I didn't complain
Gradually the bitterness that consumed me was overthrown with acceptance
A memorable mutiny, a historic event
I didn't complain
Endless arguments with my other half
Doubt lurking in the crevices of uncertainty waiting to pounce and feed on me
I didn't complain
Love and hate stretching the rubber band of my limits
I snapped and fell apart rendering myself useless
I didn't complain
Then out of the darkness, leaving me to wander aimlessly for so long
To turn around and bring me into light with the words ‘I love you'
I didn't complain
I indulged in those words like luxury food
Savoured the taste and sensation thinking one day it would be gone
I didn't complain
The love that once blossomed for my eternal affection
Slowly withered and decayed, I could feel it
I didn't complain
Our connection broke down, our foundation fell apart
You sent me alien signals leaving me to wonder what foundation we built our relationship on
I didn't complain
Sleepless nights I spent, buying my way to your heart again
I used up all my hope, I was broke and had none left
I didn't complain
I showed you how much I cared, like father to child, husband to wife
It felt like you ran away, like we were splitting up
I didn't complain
I gave it my all, my everything, every fibre in my being
Every waking moment, every second of my life, but it wasn't enough
I didn't complain
The buildings collapsed, the trees withered, the seas dried up
Every living thing died, my world was destroyed as you walked away
I didn't complain
I gave up hope and laid to rest in peace my ambitions and my dreams
I buried my love and care beside them in respect. I lost a part of me
I didn't complain
Few years down the line, my life once again crossed paths with you
And your new lover, causing my heart to crumble in agony. I cried a river of tears yet,
I didn't complain