Misplaced

by Inside the Liar   Aug 13, 2009


I've grown accustomed
to you leaving.
it's to the point where I don't
notice that all I tend to see
is your back as you walk away.
Maybe because I prefer to
be able to breathe easy -
something I seem to have trouble with
when you're around.

I don't see why this time
has to feel different.
My one comfort in your leaving
was that you always came back.
Are you planning on returning
this time?

I can't say as I'd miss you
if you didn't.

I think you thought that I
was something I couldn't really be.
And I played the part
for far too long.
My case of mistaken identity
was the sole cause
of your case
of misplaced passions.

We never could have made it
in the Real World.

I won't make you bother
with the niceties.
We're far moved beyond that.
Just tell me like it is
no more cover ups.
No more pretenses.

I've grown accustomed
to you leaving.
There will be no tug
on my heartstrings
as you hug me goodbye.
There will be no tears
as you start up your car
and wave at me.
And there will certainly
be no regrets
as I stand outside
and watch you drive away.

Thank God for small favors.
Because at least you took
you misplaced love
with you.

copyright 2009 S. Sieglaff

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  • 14 years ago

    by Fear2love

    I really really love this poem wow

  • 14 years ago

    by divine divinity

    Excellent poem. Beautiful emotions in every word.

  • 14 years ago

    by dollwithafrown

    This was interesting. I have to say, it's kind of nice to read something that isn't all "I miss you dearly, I can't live without you..." blah blah blah. I find a ton of poems on here like that every day and they can get very tiresome very quickly - especially because I'm not a huge fan of love/romantic poetry to begin with.

    Although in a way it deals with a sad subject (a love leaving, not returning...), the persona is positive about it, which is very refreshing. It leaves a positive message of: we go through many people in our lives, some which are right for us and some which aren't - and it's okay to experience the ones who aren't. It means when we find the one we're looking for, we'll know for sure how special they are.