Poetry Journal #2(June 21st)

It's been over a month and I still weep
Remembering all the promises that Ethan didn't keep
He said he'd never hurt me, never break my heart
But, here I am now, ripped straight apart

Now I sit here and wonder, what happens next?
What can be pushed aside and what can I expect?
Will Ethan's memory just fade from my mind?
And if so, then in how much time?

I wish I could escape these thoughts in my head
I wish I could forget him when I lie in my bed
I wish I could forget his face, his touch
I wish that I had never needed him so much

But, Dylan's doing the best that he can
No, he's not perfect but, I understand
He makes me smile, makes my day
He makes my pain just melt away

So, maybe I'll get hurt again but, maybe it's worth the risk
I can't spend the rest of my days hurting like this
So, I'm taking a chance and giving love my all
But, hopefully this time, Dylan will catch me and not let me fall

I'm giving him my trust, my love, and my heart
Letting go of my past and letting the future start
Yes, I'll cry when memories emerge
But, maybe this time, I'll get what I deserve

So, Dylan this one is written for you to read
Respect, love, and trust are the only things I need
I hope that you can give me those and I hope you treat me right
Well, that's all I have to say so I hope you call tonight

-Copyright-Amber Palmer