I pretend there was never any pain

I pretend that the words didn't hurt

I pretend that I didn't miss your love

When you took it away



I pretend that when you criticized me

I pretend when you rejected me

I pretend when you screamed at me

That you were trying to help



I pretend that my tears were not costly

I pretend that my soul is still whole

I pretend that my mind is still sane

But I know it's not true



With your heart

With your words

With your hands

You meant to torture me



I want to be whole

I want to be loved

I want to be happy

I cant pretend any more



I take this pain

I take this heart

I take this love

And I give it all to myself



I can live with the pain

I can live without your love

I can live with who I am

You I will live without

A poem by Tammy� 2000

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