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defeat

raising my white flag

By Elizabeth KefauverPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
defeat
Photo by Jackson Simmer on Unsplash

I'm the enemy now I guess.

I did nothing wrong,

but have been put in the midst of a battle field that I have no interest being on,

I haven’t put up a fight.

I have no army.

I didn’t even bring a weapon.

Im just looking at you and your soldiers,

all with guns drawn.

All I can ask is why I wasn’t enough to make you happy.

Your eyes,

those warm, embracing brown eyes,

that previously looked into mine

You used to see every thought I had

now those same eyes were cold and dead

filled with an undeserved hatred.

You called war

I showed up so I could see you.

Tell me you hate me.

Tell me you loathe me.

I really don’t mind my love.

Just keep talking to me.

Your words hurt less than never hearing your voice again.

But you’re winning this war so easily with this silence.

You always were smart my love.

heartbreak

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