foolish

didn't think
i'd be the fool
for this long

i thought
you'd be strong
and walk away
much sooner than this

didn't want
to waste your time
on the likes of me

but i did

you spoiled me
at first
with word and deed

you looked to me
for wisdom
and clarity

you carried
my love
close to your heart

now your eyes
keep us further apart

now i want to start
to end it all

even if it means
the end of me

follow the shadow
to the grave

follow the darkness
like a slave

follow what's left
of a dying heart

never start
what you can't finish

and deny it all again

(can't win)

 











inspired by this prompt:
http://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/2016-april-pad-challenge-day-1