Mar 2020
She tied a black ribbon around my wrist
Like a dark lake reflecting moonlight
And in my enchantment, I missed
The ribbon was tied far too tight
She tied a black ribbon around my neck
So cold on my skin like ice
And in my fervor, I failed to see
The ribbon was knotted up thrice
She tied a black ribbon around my heart
Winding its way through my veins
She gave a tug, and I gave a start
As her ribbon turned out to be chains
Like a dark lake reflecting moonlight
And in my enchantment, I missed
The ribbon was tied far too tight
She tied a black ribbon around my neck
So cold on my skin like ice
And in my fervor, I failed to see
The ribbon was knotted up thrice
She tied a black ribbon around my heart
Winding its way through my veins
She gave a tug, and I gave a start
As her ribbon turned out to be chains
This is a really dark poem that came about from being young and dating. I was really into this girl who didn't view me the same way. Instead of letting me down, she carried me along. I was too stupid to see that I was being used and couldn't get out of the situation. The poem is built on a simple lyrical rhyme structure. Hope you guys like it!
(37/M/Minneapolis)
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