coming up on 13 years
the memory
the emotional gut punch
still
gnaws in my belly
at the recollection
of that move of yours
your betrayal
such poor form
to hold hidden fierce truths
years of lies
went by
camouflaged in my perceived sincerity
it’s what fools don’t know
that keep wretched people
like you
in the spotlight
of adoration
but no more
it’s time
you become the stranger you are
because you weren’t real
ever
not now
and certainly not in the past
she, who will never be recalled
will no longer
make me grit my teeth
send a surge thru my stomach
no longer
will i care
no longer
will i wince at the mention of your name
you don’t deserve to take up any room in my headspace
or my heart
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Wow, awesome post, Susi!!! So powerful and raw! I’m guessing this is autobiographical?? So Sorry, if it is!!! It is so strange how we know and yet still let others take advantage of us!! Even in the hurt and pain that they cause us it is weird that we often find it hard to “Let Go”! Thanks so much for sharing this with us, My Dear!!! Have a great weekend!!
xoxoxo
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Thanks, Chuck! Yep, my experience. But no more gut wrenching. Progress. 🙂 You have a lovely weekend too! ❤
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I hope your days are better now, and the past hurts have been banished. ❤
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Something in me clicked recently, so I would say yes. Thank you, Dorinda! ❤
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I’m happy to hear this. Happy days ahead, my friend ❤
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Wow, Susi! Haunting expressions of the dark side of life. The last two lines are the perfect finale.
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Thanks, Eugenia. Dark but a happy ending. 🙂
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This is just so good. And I relate also. The punch comes across really well, and the words just tell it all. Great porm
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Thank you!
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will i care
no longer
This is the line I can relate.
Thanks for sharing.
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((hugs))
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We have some new real stories.
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Thank you very much.
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