You said it so simply and meant nothing by,
But the things that mean little
Got caught by my eye.
I heard something more than what you said
And all I now want is silence without dread.
I told you a bit of what I thought I heard
And what you replied hurt me more inside.
You made me sound silly, girlish, and scared
When all that I wanted was concern, love, and care.
I know that my thoughts are confused and perverse,
But I asked you for time to sort it thru first.
I got cross examined and I finally just said it,
And the look I got back made me feel
Small, stupid, ...taken for granted.
Deep down inside, I know that's not so.
But your words cut so deeply and stayed well-planted.
I value your opinion, your look, and your word
So know that I'll hurt even tho you don't plan it.
I'm not silly or vacant, dumb, or terse.
I'll tell you if I know, so know that I mean it.
I'm not the sort to squirrel feelings inside
If I can tell you straight out and tell you no lie.
My heart gets cut deep and I need time to sigh.
Stay back 'til granted pass to know the reason why.
I want you to know so it ne'er happens twice,
Moving us closer thru this poem's device.
love
