Why Did You Marry Me
I ask for love
not riches or praise
just a glance that says
I matter
You come home
but never really come home
your eyes flick past me
like I’m noise
I lay beside you
but you turn the other way
I reach out
your silence slams back
Did you mean it
when you said forever
or did you say it
because you thought you should
Was I ever wanted
or just a safe bet
someone to tick a box
while your heart stayed locked
I cooked
I smiled
I stayed soft
you grew hard
I begged in small ways
touches, looks, words
you gave me
shrugs and cold shoulders
Why did you choose me
to make me feel
less than
invisible
Was it love once
or did I imagine it all
because I needed
something to believe in
Why did you marry me
to treat me
like this.
About the Creator
Marie381Uk
I've been writing poetry since the age of fourteen. With pen in hand, I wander through realms unseen. The pen holds power; ink reveals hidden thoughts. A poet may speak truth or weave a tale. You decide. Let pen and ink capture your mind❤️
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Comments (3)
At times I guess we all learn various things the hard way and in hopes they will work out somehow and someday. Good work.
Marriage is a strange thing. Every marriage has a journey, some just don't end up where you want them to. It's like getting lost on a road. Nice, Maire, very nice. 😉😉
your poems are so realistic and heartfelt, they feel autobiographical.