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The Day you Died, You Killed Me Too

Things I Don't Say Out Loud Challenge

By ImperfectlyPerfectPublished 6 months ago Updated 6 months ago 1 min read

I hate you for dying, because now I'm all sad and blue

I hate you for dying because your death killed me too

At your funeral I didn't cry because I was so pissed with you

I hate you for dying because your death killed me too

I didn't give a speech nor did your body I view

I hate you for dying because your death killed me too

You won't see the roses bloom in the garden we grew

I hate you for dying because your death killed me too

I try to speak kind words but lately hatred is all I spew

I hate you for dying because your death killed me too

The sickness you had, we didn't have a clue

I hate you for dying because you killed me too

You kept us in the dark, but for years you knew

I hate you for dying because you killed me too

I've tried to deny what I feel deep within

But the reality hit me, when the church said amen

You will never hear me say the words, but I have to attempt to write it out

The hatred towards you makes me stomp, scream, and shout

Perhaps I should've gotten this release months ago,

because I don't really hate you, I hate you had to go

sad poetry

About the Creator

ImperfectlyPerfect

My favorite well known saying: An amateur does it until they get it right, while a professional does it until they can't get it wrong. Don't work to get it right, work to not get it wrong!"

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  • Stephanie Hoogstad6 months ago

    I can totally relate to this. My mom died on July 6th after being sick for three months, and I'm so sad but also mad because it feels like a part of me died with her. Well done, and I'm so sorry.

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