I tried my best not to lie,
So I didn't tell you
That I loved the two of you together
That I saw how you clicked
That I wished you the best with her
Or anything along the lines
of the idea that I approved.
I just told you I was happy for you.
Glad that there was someone who made you feel that way --
Happy.
It gave me joy to see you smile like that.
It gave me peace knowing that I wasn't hurting you
like I was before,
That there was someone else...
Who could wear that dull ache away.
I was glad.
I am happy.
But I won't lie.
I'm afraid she'll hurt you.
And I know it's hypocritical.
Because I was her.

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»scatter-minded«
Poetrywe laugh, we cry. we love, we hate. we live, we breathe, we feel. life is said to be a roller-coaster ride, a puzzle, a journey, a story. and sometimes all that's needed is a little pause, to take a breath and contemplate all of its little matters...