Untitled Poem by Bailey Staggs

Its been a week, since I last seen your face
Tearfully drove that long road, as I left that place
Sometimes, it feels like I'm not really here
I have to force a smile, cannot shed a tear
Constantly walking around in slow motion
Battling ridiculously, to hide my emotions
I miss you so much, I wish I could see you
Hear your voice, and hold your hand, too
But I cannot come, not now, not just yet
Difficult it would be, in the way, my emotion would get
You had my heart, I let you hold it close
I should have known better, than to let you get so close
My mistake, I won't let it happen again
No one, will I ever, again, let in
They hear me laugh, and see me smile
But they've never really walked in my shoes….my mile
They think they know I have such a beautiful soul
They will never really see how dark, thus my black little hole
Believing in love, is something I will never do
For, in order to have love, your relationship has to be true
Real love comes along like rain and hail
In a flash it is gone, its not a fairytale
The hurt runs so deep, there is no cure
Love is not something that can remain forever pure
It has its moments, then comes the sorrow
It holds no guarantees for a beautiful tomorrow
So, now you're gone, you won't come back
And I'm here to listen to everyone's flack
They all told me, it won't work, it won't last
Apparently they were right, you left so fast.
A heart cannot hold what it doesn't want
But, why is it in my face, you did flaunt
Telling me of him, the things you all share
Do you really think, it is information I could bear?
I tried to fool myself, stating I could handle it all
Never realizing I set myself up for my fall
You showed me everything, they all say I deserve
And now I'm left, in my own quiet reserve
I'm so afraid to quickly move on
Because I can't get close, in a moment, they will be gone
I know it is over, this I realize is true
But no matter what I do, I cannot seem to get over you.