I tried to say
“I love you”
but the words caught in my throat.
I think I still do.
But every time I go to say the words they fail me.
Because every time I try,
I remember that even you
painted me
a shade of monster.
And try as I might,
I can’t get away from
the bite of your words.
So forgive me.
I think I still do,
but I can’t say that I love you.
Feb 20, 2019
Feb 20, 2019 at 7:20 PM UTC
I tried to say
“I love you”
but the words caught in my throat.
I think I still do.
But every time I go to say the words they fail me.
Because every time I try,
I remember that even you
painted me
a shade of monster.
And try as I might,
I can’t get away from
the bite of your words.
So forgive me.
I think I still do,
but I can’t say that I love you.
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