Eloquence (A Poetry Book)

Matthew

People whispered your name around,
told me you were coming.
I wondered what you'd be like,
I pictured the image I've always imagined.
To me you were subtly dark and mysterious
With rules of your own.
And when you came,
everything around me stopped.
You slowed me down,
it was hard to see my future.
You were a distraction causing trouble
that I didn't need.
You said you just had to come see me
one last time.
But I realized I didn't want to get to know you,
I didn't want you near.
I looked into your eyes constantly,
And every time you were different.
Each thing you did hurt the ones I loved,
And you didn't even bother to pick up the pieces.
Your touch was cold,
and unwelcome on my skin.
You left me soaked
In your overflowing thoughts.
I loved the thought of you,
but hated the sight of you.

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A little bit of a different poem. I wanted to write about hurricane Matthew but not directly, so I decided to make it a person. Hope you liked it and everyone who was effected by the hurricane is safe and okay. Please keep those who have not yet recovered in your thoughts.

~Scarlett