Poets logo

Let me break this down

Real talk & S%#$

By Melissa IngoldsbyPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 1 min read
Let me break this down
Photo by Andrew Konstantinov on Unsplash

to break-up, let me break this: deep down

There's so much for them you keep in

You know “us” makes fairy-tales

(Story that sells wrong)

Dreams left like old meals

Waste, to them, lost

fake grass burnt,

Real talk

Dies

fact or fictionlove poemssocial commentary

About the Creator

Melissa Ingoldsby

My work:

Patheos,

The Job, The Space Between Us, Green,

The Unlikely Bounty, Straight Love, The Heart Factory, The Half Paper Moon, I am Bexley and Atonement by JMS Books

Silent Bites by Eukalypto

Reader insights

Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

Top insight

  1. Heartfelt and relatable

    The story invoked strong personal emotions

Add your insights

Comments (6)

Sign in to comment
  • Cheryl E Preston2 years ago

    Great nonet poem. best of luck in the contest.

  • Ameer Bibi2 years ago

    Dreams left like old meals what an insight love it

  • Dreams left like old meals. That line hit me so hard! Loved your poem!

  • Joe Patterson2 years ago

    A short and sweet expression.

  • Margaret Brennan2 years ago

    the "us" fairy tales hits, so true, too often

  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    "Dreams left like old meals Waste, to them, lost." Excellent words.

Find us on social media

Miscellaneous links

  • Explore
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Support

© 2026 Creatd, Inc. All Rights Reserved.