Betrayal

Look me in the eye now,

Like you did before when there was nothing between us, especially clothes.

Let me hear you sigh now,

Like you did long before you were exposed.

Let me see you cry now,

Like you did when you were not so damn composed.

Tell me you won't lie now,

Tell me you won't lie now,

Tell me you won't lie now.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Saying nothing is a lie.

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Amber Nicholl's picture

I feel this poem in my soul. It has literally brought tears to my eyes. That's good though, for without feeling a poem is meaningless. Good work. Feel free to check out mine.

Anwer Sher's picture

very good.

William Smith's picture

very nice ,... very short.. and very honest.... i loved this...william

Nanook Of the Nashwaak's picture

I see you Geneva, a little more now I wonder maybe hiding is a preferred option Maybe hiding is better than being exposed helps me stay composed saying nothing is not a lie For example there are personal poems for other lovers in my past before my wife that I don't share because I don't want my wife to read them and be hurt but they're still justified and part of me, not lies and keeping them to myself keeps the tarnish off them Saying nothing helps me keep part of me for myself where others won't take it from me and cheapen it This poem makes me anxious and makes me withdraw to Nanookland where no one can hurt me where no one threepeats demands So I can't agree with this poem Yours Nanook

Teresa Jacobs's picture

Dear Geneva, Hi! How true! Nice poem. I am going to read more. BYE! Teresa

Tim Marshall's picture

A+ AND I AGREE WONDERFUL WRITING

Robert  LaFountain's picture

nice style and message. It stirred my soul. I too have had such feelings and there is no doubt that the feelings you expressed are both powerful and from the heart. Keep up the great work.

The Hook's picture

Excellent writing, with depth of emotional intensity, well worded, and good flow....such emotions are so painful, yet so real!!! I enjoyed this one a great deal, and certainly have felt these feelings as intensely.....more than once!!!

Rachelle Wiegand's picture

What a powerful piece of poetry, Geneva! Very strong, Flowing piece, reads very well. Very dynamic!