Pest (2/2)

Just one minute

of unbearable regret

Unable to recover

Falling to the pits in my chest

Slow cadence places our memories into the fire

What you said you really meant

One sentence

Simple, sharp-edged words tearing through my mind

Poison bullets breathing through my skin

Finding me from the inside

And tearing me apart, when did this begin?

Mask you force crumbles

Tears glaze over, not daring to spill

Tried to, but only a mumble

Look deeply into my eyes, stay still

Fill me with real emotions

Like you did back then

Let me dive into your ocean

Be like we used to, once again

Too slow.

Voice breaks, sending goosebumps throughout

Eyes dart to the side

It's not our fault

I just want you to be mine

I just wish

I could change the outcome.

I just wish

but with no action

what to do

when that's your reaction?

The knob turns with a final goodbye

The slam of the door, my eyes blurred

Echoes lingering longer, resisting to reply

Filled with pain, the only sound to be heard

A silent heartbeat through my ears

Fell like a ragdoll

Didn't want to lose you, mind full of fears

Can't go any longer, this I can't handle

Wrapped around the idea of us

Hugging so tightly the only trace left of you

Won't settle for anyone less

Can't say you love me too

Only after you left

Did I break.

[ Add-on to the story is below, for those who want a happy ending! Enjoy, and thanks for reading :) ]

Back facing me with a blue stature, shoes on

Shaking, reaching, aimed to catch the glimmer of hope

You and me, both still drawn

Can't forget you, still in my scope

But how'd you know?

That I'd wait for you

Even after we went our separate ways, stopped our flow

Suppose we knew, despite that we did argue

Our hearts remain true, shining aglow

Slight tap on the shoulder

Eyes contradict our fights

We don't want a placeholder

Together we feel right

Fingertips gripping your shirt

Both got the clue, what shall we do?

Eyes dart back and forth, night's a blur

Flowers in us bloom, perfect for two

Sweet taste of overdue yearning

We'll do better this time, I'm sure

Won war against time, hearts still burning

You, the only one that I prefer