About a Love

If you can’t hold

Your cruel tongue,

I just might do it for you

Next time.

I’d reach out quick

With feline claws and

Catch it from your throat—

If I didn’t care for you the way I do.

I can’t say a word,

Even to whisper your name.

Because mine is in

A hundred knots

I don’t know how to untie yet.

So don’t be angry with my silence,

I’m only trying not to lie.

And I’m not trying to take

The high road,

I’m only trying to stay on my own path.

And you’re not in my way.

Though I’d like some company,

If only you’d have me as I am.

Try to be silent,

It’s hard for a man like you.

Walk with me for awhile, dear.

I’ve been missing you

From the other side of the bed.

I think I’ll always miss you.

We could speak;

You know I’d prefer to stay in my head.

#poetry #heartbreak