I Want To Save You From Yourself

by Jenna Bella Oldridge   Jan 25, 2011


I want to make things better
But I do not know how
I've tried to get closer
But this is as close as you'll allow

You keep me at a distance
You say its only fair
But can't you open your pretty eyes and
See how much I care

You think its better this way
That you keep it all inside
And even though you know I look for you
You continue to hide

And if thats the way you want it
Then thats the way it is
I just wanted to save you when
You had nothing left to give

But you make me feel unwelcome
You treat me like its not my place to say
But I cannot stand you lying when you
Pretend its all okay

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  • 13 years ago

    by Ingrid

    Sadly so, we cannot save someone, they can only do that themselves, but I do understand what you are trying to say here. People can only be themselves, and it is up to us whether we are satisfied with what they are able to give...

    Well written, rhymed well and evoked a lot of empathy in me, the reader:)

    5/5 Ingrid

  • 13 years ago

    by Lioness

    I really love the way this was written and the words spoken. I feel the same. Somtimes you want to help someone but they won't let you, you want to be there for them but they deny it. It's hard watching someone hurt and feeling helpless. Great Poem
    x

  • 13 years ago

    by AngelDust

    I know of your frustration and wanting to help so badly. So many times I tried to get through to Emily like this.. Like Britt says, just let them know that you're there and hopefully they'll one day come to you. I wish I could help. This is a pretty strong piece and is charged with strong emotion. You are amazing with what you do. Every single one of your poems are so well written.

    Danika
    --xx--

  • 13 years ago

    by Fear2love

    I reall like the flow. Each part was powerful. Also i seen strong emontions in thos poem. Great read/write
    5/5

  • 13 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    Amen girl. I can easily relate. I guess I was just really tied to your emotions so much in this poem that I loved it. Sure the poem has some faults, but I can relate so much that it doesn't even matter to me. This really tugged at me.

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