"we broke up a few weeks ago actually"
i thought i would eventually be able to say those words
and not feel my throat close up
and my eyes begin to tear up
but i can't
people's jaws drop at the sound of the news
"but you two were perfect together? what happened?"
i wish i could give some grand explanation
some words of reasoning
as to why i lost the love of my life
so instead i just say
"it wasn't working anymore"
leaving them wondering why i can't keep anyone around
YOU ARE READING
The Stages of Heartbreak and Grief of Who I Once Was
Poetryfreeform poetry describing the heartache of high school and college relationships and learning to navigate life alone
