You Felt Like... Poem by Kelly Martin

You felt like home...
But I was always homesick.
I switched my round flight to a one-way,
In hopes you wouldn't notice.
I board the plane of uncertainty,
No carry-ons, no suit case.
Just me, myself and desparation,
To forget every memory attached to your face.
I latched my seat belt with hesitation,
Holding onto nothing but optimism.
I let out my last breath dedicated to you,
Like a peaceful exorcism.

You felt like swimming...
But all I wanted to do was drown.
I drifted on a board of sweet nothings,
And like an anchor, you dragged me down.
I started wearing life jackets,
And using bigger boats.
But you're as viscous as a Kraken,
So I could never stay afloat.
And like every great captain,
I must go down with my ship.
But I'll continue fighting,
If it means you'll never win.

You felt like singing...
But my microphone was never on.
You put me in the spotlight,
Just to turn the lights off.
I was terrified of crowd surfing,
With the fear you'd never catch me.
I'd never do an encore,
Because I know you'd never ask me.
You never did support me,
Never made me your first choice.
If I have to sing about you again,
I'd rather lose my voice.

You felt like light...
But I was trapped in the sunken place.
All I wanted was to "Get Out",
But you refused to let me escape.
Darkness was my best friend,
And you controlled my every move.
If I had a second chance at us,
I'd make sure I never met you.
I found a way to crack your code,
In hopes I'd finally be free.
You felt like love but you were really pain,
And this time you won't break me.