fake love

by A.S.   Nov 11, 2018


I saw the red flags
the manipulation
your temper
but you said you loved me
your words all too tender
so I stayed

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  • 6 years ago

    by Poet on the Piano

    A heartwrenching piece in such few lines. I hate when people judge and think it is easy to simply "walk away" when someone is not treating us right. Often, it is more complicated than that, especially when we experience a love we yearn for. We must love ourselves too, and be able to discern emotions and vulnerability. We must be able to understand that our worth comes from within and is not determined by others. What can have the appearance of love may just skim the surface, especially when anger can quickly transform into abuse.

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