You left me without explanation,
Without provocation,
Without hesitation, reservation,
Leaving me no destination.

You left me in a forest of what ifs
And should’ve beens and could’ve beens
And would’ve beens, if onlys and
No fucking clue what the hell went wrong.

You left me to doubt
And pout and shout
About how unfair
That all the care
I gave meant nothing.

You left me just as I was
Starting to feel secure
Sure that there would be
A tomorrow with you
And now I have nothing
But memories and questions.


You Left, Version II

You left me with no explanation,
Provocation, hesitation, reservation,
No hope of resurrection in any direction
I remember now your secret reputation.
Did you try to warn me
You’d scorn me?
Did I not listen?
I wonder as the tears glisten.

You did tell me you
Were selfish, petty, a total jerk
Stupid me still thought it would work.
It’s not like I can’t be the same way
Listen now as the world’s smallest violin plays.

I cling to anger,
Wallow in pity and hurt
A nearly slaughtered pig in dirt.

You listed your faults,
I listed mine --
I wonder which started the decline?

I wasn’t in love with you,
But I was starting to.
Did it shine through
And blind you
And bind you
And remind you
You had better things to do
Than be half a two?
I have moments
I wish I could
Reach you,
Beseech you --
Then my pride leeches through
And there’s no fucking way
I’ll beg.