And It Came To This
Is this the end? Or is there hope?
I walked out on you...
I walked out on all things you.
I packed my bags, what little of it,
And left to the haven I call home.
I wanted so bad to make your home...
Mine.
But I feel like I've failed
I've failed love
I've failed loved ones
STOP.
NO.
I didn't fail!
You failed me
You with your twisted priorities
You with your lies
I didn't know you were so capable of deceit
Until I heard it from the mouths of others
Others who I never trusted
Because I put all my trust in you
"It's not like I cheated on you," you said.
You might as well have.
I sit with this feeling
Not of pain or hurt..
Not so much of anger, unless triggered..
But of confusion.
What the heck happened?
What the heck am I supposed to do now?
You told me to come back
"When you're comfortable..."
WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN?
Therapy.
Friends.
Talks.
Silence.
I've tried everything
I have no answers
I have decided then...
To throw the ball into your court
And see what you make of this game...
Called our life.
Goodbye,
Until then.
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Manisha Dhalani
Content writer and marketer helping solopreneurs achieve organic growth. Loves reading, eating cake, and having insightful conversations.
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deep emotional honsty , you let out your pain draw the paper I ENJOY READING IT & KEEP WRITTING
When I read the first line, I got this mental image of a woman standing in front of a mirror, pressing her palms against the sink, and saying this out loud— a quiet, desperate affirmation or mantra repeated not for clarity, but for conviction. The moment isn’t about stating a fact; it’s about trying to make the truth feel true. And that’s real.
Very nice
Geesh - make gone from there be forever - nothing to think about or be “ready” for. Bye!!
Every question has a hope in it. Belated congrats!
So powerful, so relatable. The turmoil of emotions and not knowing what comes next. But the light of hope breaks through. Congratulations on the Top Story!
congrats for TS
Sending prayers and strength to you for these hard times. 🙏🏽
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
This is so sad. Congrats on the TS.
I like that hope prevails, this was so full of questions and rightly so! What a whirlwind of emotions! Congrats on top story, dear Manisha!
Congratulations on the top story! 👏
the wow
I hear hope at the very end...powerfully written!
Oufff
Omgggg Manisha, please don't tell me this actually happened between you and your husband! 🥺 Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
lovely...
Kinda sad but nice at the same time
Sad it happens, bitter yet sweet 😊😊
Your poem is a raw and powerful expression of betrayal, confusion, and inner strength. The way you present the emotional journey, from initial pain to the understanding of self-worth and empowerment, is very profound. Your words beautifully depict the complexities of love, trust, and disappointment, culminating in a firm decision to regain clarity and control. Your words resonate deeply, establishing a delicate balance between vulnerability and resolve. Truly an impressive piece that touches the heart!
Give some more pain like this one!
This is super relatable