When

When I was serious,

You laughed.

When I laughed,

You were serious.

When I frowned,

You smiled.

When I smiled,

You frowned.

When I tried to help,

You pushed me away,

When I tried to talk to you,

You made fun of me.

When I tried to hide the hurt,

You saw it,

You smiled.

When I left,

You stayed.

I don't need you.

                              ~Christianna L. Ward

 

Back to Archives

Back to Quill Spirit Home