Lust NOT Love

I don’t wanna be known

as the girl for a one night stand,

and my emotions have shown

that was never my plan.

 

I can not believe

all the sacrifices I made,

yet you still wanted to leave

when I wish you would've stayed.

 

I begged and pleaded

hoping you would stay,

but all you needed

was time to get away.

 

I tried to remain strong

like nothing ever happened,

but all along

I thought the pain would never end.

 

The pain

was eating me alive,

but I couldn't maintain

my willingness to thrive.

 

I was tired

of giving it my all,

that’s when I was inspired

to make that call.

 

“ If you wanna quit

I can quit too,

but that’s it

I’m never coming back to you.”

 

That’s when I realized

it was not my fault,

and with all your lies

you’d soon get caught.

 

All you ever wanted

was the pleasure,

and after you taunted

I became your treasure.

 

I thought you were the one

so I gave you everything,

but now that the damage is done

I realize you are nothing

 

What we had was Lust

that’s nothing to be proud of,

and it must

NOT be mistake for Love.

 

This poem is about: 
Me

Comments

VictoriaLBell

This is something I feel like today's society does not understand; my self included.

 

upnorthdavid

Victoria, you've given a voice to feelings we all share. Great job! So deeply expressed.

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