Reflecting is a deeply personal poem that journeys through heartbreak, growth, healing, and looking back. This piece is an honest transformation from sadness to strength. Making it relatable to anyone thinking this heartache will do them in. Perfect for fans of authentic, introspective poetry and those seeking comfort through words. Available now in my first collection, “Beginnings and Endings.” Gumroad & Payhip Etsy & Amazon
“Reflecting”
In your bed with you
(which was actually mine, but never mind)
Feeling alone with you
(probably because I was more alone than ever)
always a fight with us
(which was really you gaslighting me, but what do I know)
Nothing’s ever right with us
(nothing was ever good enough for you, not even the moon).
What’s going on with us?
(this was your game of cat and mouse.)
want to lay down
(killing my energy for your own enjoyment)
Want to feel your love
(the effects of life without care)
Lust to feel your touch
(you keep it away so I wouldn’t realize I didn’t need it)
But what is going on with us?
(your narc spiral around and around)
If I could rewind to a time where you were sure
(I wouldn’t; now please fast-forward)
I’d be there in an instant
(not now, not ever).
I don’t like the distance in this California king
(I bought a smaller one; now it is fine)
Our dreams turn to unseen things
(my self-consciousness was onto you the whole time).
What’s going on with us?
(You need another break? Oh, you just want to go on another date.
Are you done with me?
(the answer I learned was no, you will never be.)
Can’t you see?
(I’m done and leaving. No contact)
You can’t be you and I can’t be me without connection in between.
(you wanted me to feel this way, so I would never escape.)
The added lines in “Reflecting” are in the (parenthesis).
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