When graced by thee I was in love. <br />I loved the simple things you'd do. <br />You were mine, and I was yours too. <br />You seemed harmless just like a dove. <br /> <br />We spent long nights on the phone <br />Saying sweet things pleasing to hear. <br />I didn’t think the end was so near. <br />You left me with a heart of stone. <br /> <br />Do not tell me I am your love, <br />And you can't control what you think. <br />Because of you, of hatred I stink! <br />I wish you hell - I wish to shove... <br /> <br />My heart you made become dark, <br />So in fiery words it fumes. <br />I wish you not joy, but tombs, <br />Bitterness and its cursed marks. <br /> <br />To you I gave my heart in full; <br />You shredded it - I have none left. <br />To compassion I am now deaf. <br />Broken, I see, I am a fool. <br /> <br />For through it all, I still love you, <br />And the things I say I do not mean. <br />It’s a weak heart being obscene. <br />Despite the hurt, I still love you. <br /> <br />Copyright © 2009 Leslie Alexis<br /><br />Leslie Alexis<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/broken-but-i-still-love-in-memoriam-stanza/
