Until You Have Lost It

You slept with my best friend! Now I have to walk away not only from you, but also from my best bud since 10th grade. Two of the people I care about most violated my trust in the worst way. I am sad, angry, heart-broken and disappointed in you both beyond words! J.S.

You will never know true happiness
until you have truly loved,
and you will never understand
what pain really is
until you have lost it.
Anonymous

Why I Am Afraid

You’ll leave me soon. Your body still lives in the same home as me, but your mind, heart and soul is gone. Telling you I know about your secret lover would only hasten your departure. Knowing and living with you is killing me. Being without you is beyond my imagination. T.J.

You say that you love rain,
but you open your umbrella when it rains…
You say that you love the sun,
but you find a shadow spot when the sun shines…
You say that you love the wind,
But you close your windows when wind blows…
This is why I am afraid;
You say that you love me too…
Korkuyorum Turkish poem

My Blood Beats Out Your Name

You were too tired to go out, so I went to a movie by myself.  I called afterwards, got voice mail and assumed you went to bed early. What a shock to see you a later outside Starbucks kissing a guy. You said you loved me and I was the only “one”. I’m a stupid fool! D.S.

All the wishes of my mind know your name,
And the white desires of my heart
They are acquainted with you.
The cry of my body for completeness,
That is a cry to you.
My blood beats out your name to me, unceasing, pitiless—
Your name, your name.
Mary Carolyn Davies

I’ll Always Wonder

I’ll always wonder how it happened; how we drifted apart; why you were unfaithful. Now as much as I love you, the need to be away from you is stronger. What once was, is no more. It is forever changed. I don’t want you to touch me ever again. A.F.


I thought
when love
for you died,
I should die.
It’s dead.
Alone, most strangely, I live on.
Rupert Brooke

How Deeply Hurt I Am

Do you have any idea what you have done. How disappointed in you I am? How deeply hurt I am by what you did. Something precious was shattered and will never be the same again. I love you, but I don’t like you and can’t ever be with you again. S.S.

I am tired,
Beloved,
of chafing
my heart against
the want of you;
of squeezing it
into little ink drops,
And posting it.
Amy Lowell

My Love Was Righteous and True

You were all lies. My love for you was righteous and true in every moment. I was blinded by love. Now I feel like I am running in circles trying to figure out what to do.  Knowing you are in love with another man makes me feel like I am dying inside. E.T.

Friendship often ends in love;
but love in friendship –
NEVER.