Love Poem: Why Can'T You Just Love Me
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Written by: Shannon Hawley

Why Can'T You Just Love Me

"Why can't you Love just me”

Treated like a possession
Placed far upon a shelf
Time stands still when you’re high, dark, deep
And out of reach

Fueled by white lies
You challenge me
Dangerous false securities 
Scatter on concrete

My silence demanded
Bound and broken before I speak
Tricked into watching other worldly goods make you feel complete

Your magnetic energy draws on me 
My needs forsaken and courage falls beneath

Within your perfect circle I have a seat
A fake display of warm affection presented neat
Still sharp, jagged edges cut me deep
Made to feel less, mild, and meek
A down turn indeed 

Justifiable crucification of my emotions and mind  
Swallow and consuming thee
Our journey together will never complete

Goodbye my love, for I cannot honor we
I hope your conscious burns slow and deep 
Every time you reach for me-