2023

Standing Still

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August 1st, 2023

It’s been seven months since I last saw you
I play that evening on repeat
And the things I once ignored about you
I see as red flags in new guys I meet
It’s been five months since we had plans
When you chose to ghost
You had nothing you could offer me
But I wanted you the most
I haven’t heard a word from you
You gave me no explanation
I’ve acclimated to this pit in my stomach
While you live in vindication
I guess that’s what happens when you meet online
I can’t believe it’s already been a year
You made me feel things I wasn’t ready for
I don’t know why I’m still here

Between The Lines

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July 14th, 2023

I think I could have loved you
I think I got so close
But I think you forgot to tell me
Details that were never disclosed
You posted in April
About going through a breakup
And when I asked about it
Excuses were made up
I chose to see what I wanted
But the truth is there somewhere
Your divorce seemed sooner than you let on
Was this a rebound love affair?
The post was deleted
Seeds of doubt in my mind
In the past I ignored red flags
But I’m not blind
I need to do
What is best for me
I told you the truth
I don’t think we’d be happy
One night I’m sleeping
Sound in your shirt
Then the next I’m in bed
Knowing you think I’m the worst