Thy Last Word Poem by Aian Jhay Palen

The pain devoured me, sharp and unkind,
When you spoke words that weighed on my mind.
I wanted to cry, yet feared your reply,
Hoping you'd stay, not silently fly.

Please don't leave me, I'm not yet prepared,
My heart is fragile, my soul feels scared.
I know I was clingy, my love overflowed,
Forgive my weakness, forgive the road.

I kneel at your feet, my spirit sincere,
Hoping your presence will linger near.
The silence between us, heavy and absurd,
Then softly I heard your last spoken word:
"Sorry, " you whispered, then left me unheard.


-Since she broke up with me, my life changed, and that breakup made me more mature.