Love/Heartache Poems

So Tell Me

I didn't think you would talk to me that first day
You never even look my way, so in my place I stay
We remain quiet for a while
Like bad kids acting good when placed on the aisle

There was a wall between us, dividing apart
Two curious souls, guarding against each other's heart
I braced myself for the lonely company
And you were bracing yourself for me

I remember that first time you risked chances
We were both in doubt, both taking glances
No one was willing to give it a try
I could feel my mouth run dry

I remember thinking, "this is the worst"
Surprised when you talked to me first
Thought you would just stare at the wall
Didn't expect you to tear it down, and me to fall

We talked and laughed and shared secrets
Even looked into skeletons in each other's closets
You told me things about your mother
And I asked your opinions 'bout my issues, you didn't seem to bother

Days spent, I was more open to you
Didn't recognize something in me grew
Along with the hours spent next to each other
It came too late to me, I was a naïve bather

You helped me with math and chemistry
Later, I discovered your sense of artistry
And that your writing sucks, but it didn't matter
I wasn't ready for the things that happened after

We freely talked about everything
You were such a talker, talking about anything
But there was this one day I couldn't quite forget
Nevertheless, you were something I would never ever regret

You told me about her, boasting 'bout her beautiful face
How she was perfect in all the possible ways
Even said that you like her and wanted her to notice
I was the cat, you were the mouse, she was the cheese

Everyday our hours were spent talking about this girl
How she could drive you crazy, make your mind twirl
Even listed the ways so she would notice you
And you asked me, what else you can do

I listened and gave advice
Oh honey, inside she cries
The girl you talk to, every hour of every day
In the sea of aching hearts she lay

You talked about her, to me
There was something in my eyes you couldn't see
Because you only saw her on everyone's face
And that's how we spent the rest of our days
It hurt honey, I wouldn't lie
Sometimes I really wanted to asked you why
You hadn't notice me all the while, I was just there
Beside you all the time, this is mote than I could bear

It hit me hard, in a sudden move
I felt the pain sway and groove
To the rhythm of my heart ache
But not so long, I was already wide awake