Should Have Said NO
I have kept in my heart all my stored regrets
When you touched my bare being, you've left me a scar
I should not have it dress
I should not have it as one of my secrets
I have regretted so much walking into the room
I should have said no when you reach for invitation
I should have step back when you pulled me into your direction
I should have done better and created a better loom
I loathe myself for letting you escape
I should have stand up in defense for myself
I should have said no but I didn't
And now, still no good, still hiding under my defenseless cape.
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Miss Heartstrong
BINABASA MO ANG
Shadows
PoetryThis is a poetry collection that consists of the things we keep hidden from the world. Each poem strives to speak out the things we wish we could freely speak. Through this work, I hope everyone could find their own channel to express their own shad...