Exit Wounds
I dread hearing you say
That you’re through
You say you can no longer
Allow me
To continue to put you
In the circumstances that we’re going through.
But what exactly am I to do?
Leave…
Without warning?
“Troubles would be vague as long as we’re together”
You say.
But those troubles can’t remain vague forever…
Maybe
They’ll come out during our struggles
Definitely
During our bickering
Inevitably
During our moments of anger.
I say I love you
You say I don’t love you.
I’m acting like a stranger.
You say that…
The only way I can prove to you that I care
Is to Leave…
Without warning…
You don’t expect me to leave my responsibilities
Just to accept the consequences of a battered
Spiteful heart
But this is a DANGEROUS love
Bound to cause
Unnecessary pain
What’s the worth…
All to rekindle something
That’s meant to be apart .
Us…
© 2011 Craig Watson
Mr. Watson 
I like the circular quality of this, reflecting one of those horrendous circular “failing relationship” conversations where it all feels a bit hopeless, but neither party can help turning it over and over and over… Clever.
Thank u. Glad u enjoyed, Yes, it’s a vicious cycle… but one must move on!
ouch!!!! a push and pull feeling, pessimism as well 😦
happy gooseberry day!!! http://lynnaima.wordpress.com/2011/09/28/when-someday-never-comes/
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Oh, yes. I been there. Excellent write, Craig!
http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/10/02/two-yearning-heart/
Thanks Charles !
true words, well penned..
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Thank you
My goodness, Craig, this is excellent.
Thank you 😀
Wow, this is so real! I felt like I was watching it play out. Very Emotional! 🙂
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Great entry, the relationship that has to end, exit wounds indeed!
Thanks Ina !
You caught the faltering time that comes before the decision.
True… Thanks for stopping by!
Nicely written I love it
Thank u 🙂
Hello, Mr. Watson
You have pictured the separation so perfect… your words feel true..
like…
‘The only way I can prove to you that I care
Is to Leave…
Without warning…’
Sometimes it does makes the only sense… I could relate to it..
Thanks for sharing…
Shashi
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/10/whispers-love-and-loss-butterfly.html
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A sad confusion contained here in your gentle musing.
Decisions Decisions …. They really can Wreck ur brain! But some things just aren’t meant to be! Appreciate the comment! Thanks for stopping by!
Really enjoyed that you write this in narrative. The conversation, real. Nicely done!
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There are times to let go.. saving yourself from destruction is a worthy cause. I know it is hard to walk away. I did this recently, no warning, for sanity as much as safety. I could not loose me at the cost of being with someone.
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You say.
But those troubles can’t remain vague forever…
Maybe
They’ll come out during our struggles
Definitely
During our bickering
Inevitably
During our moments of anger.
I say I love you
You say I don’t love you.
I’m acting like a stranger.
You say that…
I just had to reproduce these…Awesome. Everything I’ve felt before described here…the feeling of frustration in the entanglements of still wanting to hold on but someone gave up.
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perfect expression of separations.
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Thank you 🙂
I think you are right dangerous love and still in the end you are apart. Thank you for your recent visit to my blog site and the wonderful comment you have left behind. it is a pleasure to come and read your blog and I do enjoy it each time you share your work. Happy picnic
http://gatelesspassage.com/2011/10/03/memories-and-photographs-of-you/
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superb superb an superb!!!!
Thank you:-)
love the layout and structure of your poem! yeah the the challenge of relationships.it must be one of the most complex things in the universe!
Thank u! I agree… In the universe ! Lol 😉
Great use of words and great flow.
Thank you!
nice one.. a nice tinge of sadness! this week’s gooseberry.. http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/scented-promises/
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Sometimes we stay we know not why. Old fashioned values perhaps? you captured that feeling….reminds me of my poem Mistress, read it here…
http://ahhhpoetry.wordpress.com/2011/09/04/mistress-3/
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Read it several times over. So close to home ….
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hmmmmm
This is very cleverly written and so true to life! Very emotional!
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