Love Poem: Once Upon a Hundredth Time Pt 3
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Written by: Chelsea Stufleben

Once Upon a Hundredth Time Pt 3

We all I say things that we don't mean- sometimes lack consideration.

But once those things are recognized-
(shouldn't) we seek reconciliation? 

The truth of that, it lies within-
the depth of someones love. 

And value comes unveiled- 
when hardships shared, come push to shove.

So if one, of the two souls-
should find itself astray.

It should be very evident- 
the steadfast soul should walk away.

So why is it my habit-
to try and justify his wrongs? 

One minute he's my bestfriend-
he next has stringing me along.

I want to make myself believe-
that it's influenced by substances.

Or likely it is driven-
by untreated mental illasses.. 

260 days so far-
and the light we share is dimming.

But I also know, myself,- 
that it takes time to promote healing.

A fine line now presents it self- 
which I've had to face before.

Is staying here enabling? -
or should I wait just a little more? 

See I seek such answers-
in hopes I'll do more good than harm. 

But I'm breaking my own boundaries-
not even seeing just how far. 

So then I feel a disconnect- 
a skewed view of reality. 

Resulting in my mind-
regressing to insanity.

So now, I too, lash out-
and question "Am I being fair?" 

Pressure coming from all sides-
in ways my brain can't bear.

I too have offered safety- 
and endlessly offered my help.


But now, I see our failures-
are 'cause we fail to help ourselves.