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10 Honest Remarks I Can't Say to Your Face
1. I like you. And you do not like me
2. I try to deny this fact by staying in touch. But you continue to blow me off. This bothers me
3. The fact that it bothers me bothers me. Because I never expected anything more from you.
4. The fact that I never expected anything more is a loud cry. Saying my existence is merely a welcome mat you use on your exit. I never really could hold your gaze long enough to see if you ever saw me.
5. You’re leaving me mid-drink again in the pool with your older friend. I do not trust him. You do not explain why you are leaving. You’re just.. gone
6. This is not the first time you’ve left me. Halfway through the night while I’m between various levels of tipsy and the liquor knows my name better than I do. You left me with older men. To fend for myself. Finally feeling like the stray hair you flick off your shoulders. Even after that I still wanted you. The untouchable man. Stone cold and unapologetic.
7. The fact that I don’t hate you after that bothers me.
8. The fact that it bothers me, bothers me. Because I never expected anything more from you.
9. The fact that I never expected anything more is a whispered cry of my set worth. Because
10. I like you. And you do not like me.
2. I try to deny this fact by staying in touch. But you continue to blow me off. This bothers me
3. The fact that it bothers me bothers me. Because I never expected anything more from you.
4. The fact that I never expected anything more is a loud cry. Saying my existence is merely a welcome mat you use on your exit. I never really could hold your gaze long enough to see if you ever saw me.
5. You’re leaving me mid-drink again in the pool with your older friend. I do not trust him. You do not explain why you are leaving. You’re just.. gone
6. This is not the first time you’ve left me. Halfway through the night while I’m between various levels of tipsy and the liquor knows my name better than I do. You left me with older men. To fend for myself. Finally feeling like the stray hair you flick off your shoulders. Even after that I still wanted you. The untouchable man. Stone cold and unapologetic.
7. The fact that I don’t hate you after that bothers me.
8. The fact that it bothers me, bothers me. Because I never expected anything more from you.
9. The fact that I never expected anything more is a whispered cry of my set worth. Because
10. I like you. And you do not like me.
Published 3rd Aug 2014
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3rd Aug 2014 2:47am
it's good poetry, & might give you a better understanding of your own feelings...
3rd Aug 2014 3:12am
I'm bad at listening to my gut feelings. Ignoring them is usually easier for me
3rd Aug 2014 6:09am
cc, this countdown lyrics is so plain..& it says about such a prick, you put an entire novel in ten lines..thank you kindly for this read
3rd Aug 2014 5:55pm
Thank you. Its so comforting knowing that if I'm open people will not judge me for it. I appreciate it
3rd Aug 2014 8:40am
3rd Aug 2014 5:55pm
