Pain Abates

My heart breaks in two

as I say goodbye to you

when all I want is to stay.

Time has come

to be on my way

no longer waiting

for you to chose, her or I?

Moving forward

taking a chance

the chance I gave you

rebuffed

left to cry

my heart settles heavy

farewell my Prince Charm.

I wanted once more

to be held in yours arms

to feel your body’s heat.

Not meant to be

you left me

scarred

tears stinging my eyes

howling with pain

crumpled in a ball.

I rose above it.

I chose to be strong.

I will love again

as my heart is not made

to be left unheld.

©Jay-lyn Doerksen

June 29/18

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Cock-A-Doodle-Do

You have to wonder

do they really understand?

Do they see that disdain grows

disenchanted taking hold

smiles to sneers

or no?

Are their egos so large?

Is vanity thy name?

When all give reign

to the cawing rooster

bowing in servitude

there is not a wonder

that all you find

is dust

grey and gritty

filling obtuse heads.

Photo by Jairo Alzate on Unsplash