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Bridge over Troubled Water

time to burn it down and learn how to swim

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 5 years ago Updated 5 years ago 1 min read
Bridge over Troubled Water
Photo by Tim Bogdanov on Unsplash

I’m done, I’m done,

absolutely, fucking done!!

I’m sick of catching punishment,

from your momentary fun.

*

Tired of taking on your blame,

because you are unhappy.

And the way you talk to me,

the snide remarks when you are crappy!

*

There is no way in hell you love me!

No way you care at all!

Cause every time that she fucks up,

I’m the one who takes the fall.

*

I love your son, I really do,

you just can’t know how much!

But, I cant take this disrespect ,

I refuse to be your crutch.

*

I feel so dumb, so stupid,

that I gave you back control.

I wanted to believe so much,

our future was your goal.

*

You play it good, you hide that side so well,

that I questioned my decision.

I ignored the flames of hell,

second guessing my own vision.

*

You punch and kiss, equally as hard,

somedays I can’t tell the difference.

You’re the one who holds the cards,

I’m the one left incoherent.

*

Today you got your jab in,

I sure hope that it was worth it.

You will say you’re sorry,

but, I will still feel like shit.

*

What’s crazy is, SHE made you mad,

she poked you with that stick.

But I’m the one you lash out at,

the one you treated like a dick.

*

We are no longer married,

you made that decision clear.

I don’t know what is wrong with me,

why am I still standing here?

*

Allowing you to take your aim,

delivering your blows.

Why anyone would stand for that,

heaven only knows.

*

I'm angry, yes, that much is clear,

but I don’t think I spoke out of turn.

I think this bridge I’m standing on,

is one I really need to burn!!

slam poetry

About the Creator

Kelli Sheckler-Amsden

Telling stories my heart needs to tell <3 life is a journey, not a competition

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