Think Less...

by Owner of an Untamed Heart   Dec 15, 2014


I wake up at the same time as always
Right away, I wish it could just be the next day
But I still get dressed and comb my hair to the front of my face
Cause when people see my eyes, they'll know that I'm not okay

I brush my teeth and throw on anything that's clean
I paint a smile on my mouth even though it's harder than it seems
I swallow that pain that been festering within me
And wipe away the tears before they become a stream

For now I guess there's nothing left to do
But do what I have to
And think less about you

I nibble on my breakfast, I still drink my coffee
I listen to the news and weather on the TV
In the mirror, I apply my lip stick then grab the keys
Make a mental note to cook dinner right before I leave

I get to work and do what I do to get paid
Get home in time before I get stuck in the rain
I ignore your calls because I know what you're going to say
Only BS that'll make me smile, then be in pain

That smile that used to make me catch my breath...
Those kisses that made me weak in the knees...
You said so yourself that this was for the best,
So why can't you just leave me be ?

I guess, for now, there's nothing left to do
But do what I need to do
And think less about you

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  • 9 years ago

    by gumshuda

    Oh wow I love your rhyming... And your starting lines were beautiful...

    I guess many many people, I believe mostly girls, live this routine and it must be so heart breaking. Faking smiles and forcing laughter is really hard although it seems easy.

    This was a really touching and sad poem.
    It is a horrible life when one falls asleep and wakes up crying but still has to pretend that everything is normal and fine.

    I loved the entire poem but truly, I loved this line the most:

    'And wipe away the tears before they become a stream'

    I also loved the title of this poem.. According to me there could have been no better title to it. :-)
    When you think less you ought to forget the pain faster. Someone has rightfully said:
    The key to happiness is bad memory.

    If you are going through all this, I'm sorry. Things will get better soon. :-)

    Wonderful write

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