_____ by Jonelle

it seemed to me that love always
tore a hole
deep
deep
in my
soul
and so many days i could not believe the ways
that love hurt
me again
again
she came
she conquered
she left
me
alone
broken
battered
as if i didn't matter
to her
no feelings
this pain
that seems to be the only
bane
i have
her love gone again
my soul in shreds
this please
let me her
leave me
for dead

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