Shake and Steal

poem by: Theresa Taylor
Written on Mar 23, 2017 

You appeared in my world and split it 
with all the subtleties of an earthquake, it shook me
You stood right in front of me and banged on the doors
So I let you in 
I didn't know I would fall in love with you 
That piece of me with you
I can't breathe, I can't beat, I can't live without it!
Now your leaving with what you stole
I say, "Give me back what's mine!"
But you've evaporated as quickly as you materialized 
And all I have left to hold 
is this heart shaped whole

 

Tags: sad, love, anger, metaphor, weird,

Add Comment

 

 

More by Theresa Taylor

...
She-wolf

poem by Theresa Taylor

I retreat to my tower Afraid you won't understand Once you know what I really am Can you hold me under the full moon? I transform into a monster soon As I shed this sheep's skin you'd better have your armor to be in I'll do my ... Read more

...
Lovely Weapon

poem by Theresa Taylor

She was born with a gun in her hand Easy shot; she had you from the start You hold her body only; she's in your head, she's in your heart But it's red eyes and tears For you, my love, my dear This lil' beauty comes with a price ... Read more