Tag: abandonment
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At the window

Stood at the window, Forehead pressed against glass. Watching and waiting, Unaware of time past. Stood still at the window, Eyes staring, misted glass. Hot breath obscures visibility as headlights drive passed. Statuesque at the window, Nose cold against glass. Slow shallow inhale, Heart beat painfully fast. Stiffen, silent at the window, Listening for tyres…
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Betrayal

Your words and your actions are not in alignment. You say that you love me, but where are you now? I turned towards you in a moment of weakness. Your version of love feels more like betrayal. I’ve been your protector, co-dependent, dysfunctional, But your abandonment revealed, in reality, I used you, to protect me.…