WannaBeNormal - My Search for Peace, Love & Empathy

My Search for Peace, Love & Empathy

Dec 20, 2006

Whole Hearted

Words fail me

I wanted to write about how I feel

But there are no words to describe

I wanted to tell you the hurt and the pain you’ve caused

But there is nothing that big to compare it to

There was a time when I loved you so much I ached

Now I cant even remember why I put myself in that position

Why I opened myself up for you to hurt me so much

I thought you loved me, I thought you cared

But someone who cares for another would never say the things you did

They’d never betray the trust given to them

By the person who gave them their heart

You used it like it was a toy

A pin cushion

Each word poking a bigger hole than the last

The saddest part is I don’t blame you

I blame myself for letting you in

Not just once, but again and again

I forgave and moved on each time

But the scars were still there

They hurt more and more each day

And still I let you back in

Now you’ve left me with nothing

Devoid of feeling

There is no anger, no disappointment

Empty, hollow inside

A shell walking around day after day

Waiting for the feeling to return

Welcoming the pain, the tears that fall hot, burning my cheeks

Because at least I can feel them

At least I know as much as you hurt me you didn’t break me

Its something that can be fixed, changed, repaired

But this was the last time

I cant go through it again

The escape was narrow, but what you’ve destroyed with your words and actions

It can be rebuilt

In time I know I can, you don’t want me to believe it, but I can

And until I heal

Until I can walk with a smile on my face I can wear my mask

My trusted worn out mask

So no one can see the pain I am in

The pain you caused

They will only see what I let them see until I can face them with a genuine smile

So I grieve now for what I have lost

But I dream of the day when my wounds will heal

When my heart will once again be whole

When I can smile again

  1. junebug Said,

    I loved this! Thanks for sharing! love always!~~~~~~junebug

  2. Kathy Stiles Said,

    Jo, You truly have the gift of words. There is so much feeling in what you write that you move me to laughter or to tears. Love you, Kathy

  3. Karyn Said,

    Jo,
    You are an amazing writter! Words have somehow left me a while ago now… I am glad to see that they haven’t eluded you and I really hope that your writing is bringing you healing!
    As always, I feel honored that you trust enough to share!!!
    Love you!
    Karine

  4. queenofchaos Said,

    Jo, you bring tears to my eyes. I know another day will come when your heart will feel what it truly means to be happy. It takes time but you are such a wonderful, sincere person that you will find happiness again. You are so admired and loved by so many people! Lots of hugs for my dear friend, tc queen

  5. JestDucky Said,

    Hi Jo, I have a few select cusswords I’d like to use thinking anybody has the audacity to make you feel this way. This was very well written, nobody could have expressed it better. I’m sure I can’t help much but you’re right at the top of the list of people I admire. Any time you feel as low as this you write me. I won’t talk about it. Just write me anytime but esp times like this. I love you, you’ve given me a world thats totally different from before I met you. You’ve given the same to a great many at FT. I’ve shed a couple tears for you my friend and sending prayers n love out to you. Jest

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