Anyone Who Has A Heart

by Lyndsay Kalyta   Jan 3, 2007


I walked by that old oak tree
The one we carved forever into
That summer felt like yesterday to me
And your promises still felt so true

Three years is quite a while
And I know in my heart I'm moved on
But as I touched the tree I shed my smile
I still hate myself for being so wrong

I sat down under the shade of the leaves
As that night came flooding back
I haven't told anyone because they wouldn't believe
You would be one to attack

You pushed and pulled me around
Left me with bruises so black and blue
You shoved me hard onto the ground
And did things to me that pleasured you

And to think, anyone who had a heart
Would've helped me up instead
They wouldn't even think to start
To do the things that came into your head

Anyone with feelings
Would've wiped away my tears
Instead, part of me you kept stealing
You wanted to be where I didn't want you near

As tears began to form in my eyes
I brushed my hands across my cheeks
I wrapped my arms around my thighs
I can't believe this memory still makes me weak

I got up on my own two feet
Breathed in heavily, one last time
The memory of you I'll never be able to delete
But I felt I took back what was mine

I walked away from that old oak tree
Where you watched me fall apart
Now, I am finally able to be
With anyone who has a heart

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  • 17 years ago

    by Barry

    MMMmmmmmm....
    one day the real guy will come with love for you not on the run.
    Till then be sure hun love is real...
    it just hasn't come.
    One moment you will know he is the one....then your heart will say love has begun
    Very moving, actually got me.
    Barry...take care

  • 17 years ago

    by Robyn

    This was an awsome poem i can so relate i love ur work keep it up u r so much good at this!!
    take care robyn xoxo

  • 17 years ago

    by alone in the crowd

    Amazing...my emotions rode the same ride yours did as i read this poem! when you were talking in the beginning about the forever in the tree it made me smile to think of the feelings that accompany those kind of things and then as you stated how you shed your smile i began to wonder and slowly my smile fell from my face too. You are a wonderful writer and this piece showed it! wonderful write and it kept my interest all the way through! i have loved reading your work today! Great Job!

    Ashley

  • 17 years ago

    by Failed Attempt

    Wow..that is incrediable.i can completly relate and hav been through a very similar experience! u have used such strong words that are just so realistic, true and compelling!!have a great 2007..and just no that u are not alone!!!i no its hard to let them go even afta they have treated u like an object..and abused our rights are a women to achieve those sexual stisfations!stay safe luv kate

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