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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