Extra Mile
I wrote this at a time in my life when I felt I was being used. Even betrayed. By friends. People I trusted. Despite that, I felt compelled to do the right thing. Because I still had to live with me.
the sadness in my eyes
betrays the way I feel
hurt so deep
so numb, so surreal
i've given my all
whatever could help
i gave 'til i bled
i sacrificed self
a glimmer of hope
revealed in an innocent smile
just to do what's right
i'd walk an extra mile
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Very emotionally driven poem, and I myself have gone through times in my early twenties when I felt that way.
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i wrote it a few years ago now. it must be an early twenties girl thing. i think as we get older we are choosier with who we trust.
well sometimes we get the occasional one that slips thru!
The fact that you had to realise you have to live with yourself is the moment you gained a great insight into life. You are not bitter and that is good and blessings to you and I hope that life brings you good things in the future! Thanks for sharing.
I'd walk an extra mile just to be smitten by one of your poetic excursions into the heart and soul!
In fact I have walked several billion miles - you see I am a visitor from Mars and we are looking for people like you who represent the idea of the creative anomaly: bright, intelligent, attractive, witty and charming!
You are the complete package my dear earthling - our MARTIAN
culture is impressed!