Eight Months Ago

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Eight months ago, I watched you walk away,
Leaving me breathless in the worst of ways.
I sat there listening, holding my chin high
All the while, knowing a piece of me would die.

Eight months ago, I felt you leave my heart.
You wanted to go back in time, back before the start.
It seemed so easy for you to go and leave me there,
And I couldn't even fight; all I could do was stare.

Eight months ago, the shock of it rattled my soul.
And I kept wondering if you could see that hole,
The piece inside I would never be able to patch.
I guess, when it came down to it, I just wasn't a catch.

Eight months ago, I curled up tight on my bed.
The tears were physical, the thoughts just in my head.
But my heart was in agony, tearing itself apart.
And now Cupid's arrow felt more like Hade's dart.

Eight months ago, you went back to living your Life.
But did leaving me there really end all your strife?
I wonder: was my love and devotion really so bad?
Because for me? It was the best I'd ever had.

With you it was the most gorgeous feeling
I felt my fears cease as my heart was healing.
When I looked at you, all I saw was the beauty within.
And maybe you were the angel, and I was your only sin.

Eight months ago, I was madly in love with you.
I would have sacrificed it all, as true lovers do.
I know I wasn't for you; you've told me it could never be.
But please... my precious love. Please, just don't forget me.

Eight months ago, I was your love and your star
Eight months ago, I could have reached so far.
Eight months ago, you were my saving grace.
But now I know, never again, will I ever see your face.

I think of you daily. It's you that I miss.
But I know, I know... I'm not worth the risk.
And despite my love and devotion, what I got was Fate's wrath.
Because eight months ago, you chose a different path.

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