The Cost of My Life

by *Charisma*   Sep 25, 2007


The Cost of My Life

Take me and break me
It felt so good
To let go and feel it
Not that I should

For now that I've done it
I'm covered in shame
I gave up on myself
On me lays much blame

I hate that I've done it
I hate where I've been
If I could redo it
Would I do it again?

Or would I stop sooner
Before it began?
Prevent the heartache
That now still stands

The clock ticks slower
Than it did before
I think it's because I
Feel pain so much more

Each memory stays
In the creases of hurt
Making me feel like
I haven't any worth.

Still, I am standing
It's not quite as tall
But here I remain
Though I took quite a fall.

So I give credit
To myself for that
But though it was painful
Would I take it back?

I must say I would
It was too high a cost
Not worth the pay
And all that I lost.

Deceive me, then leave me
It's what you would do.
And now that I know that
I know that we're through.

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  • 17 years ago

    by FlawlesslyTarnished

    An amamzing poem
    well written. good flow. :]]
    5/5.

  • 17 years ago

    by Gary Jurechka

    I like this-it has a great rhyme scheme, a smooth flow and is something myself and others can really relate to. What I find most interesting is that if you don't read the last stanza, this could apply to many things in life besides love/relationships. Very well written.

    Peace, Poetry & Power,

    Gary Jurechka

  • 17 years ago

    by Teria

    OKAY, the only thing I really noticed when I read it the first time was ;;
    "I must say I would
    It was too high a cost"
    ^^ You would? Shouldn't it be.. I must say I wouldN'T?
    If not, then let me know. Because, I'm kind of confused on that part, though I would understand the poem either way. Lol.

    You did an amazing job on this poem. I absolutely loved it. (:
    Which, is why it won.
    Haha.
    The flow was perfect, the idea was amazing, and you explained yourself so well, my dear.

    Keep up the great work. (:
    5/5

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