New work

I wonder why

I used to love you

But every inch of my body says no

My heart still yearns for you

Telling me not to go

For every door I open

My conscience pulls it shut

For every time I say I can

My guilt always places a but

Maybe we can make it work

I keep telling myself that

As I put my keys into the door

I wonder why I keep coming back

Published by Phil Lister

Please comment, talk to me! Poet that loves to rhyme and interaction with readers is everything! View all posts by Phil Lister

Nicole Smith says:

October 17, 2022 at 7:44 pm

Powerful, descriptive, sad too.

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1. Phil Lister says:
  
  October 17, 2022 at 7:58 pm
  
  Thank you Nicole
  
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Ellie Thompson says:

October 18, 2022 at 1:21 pm

This is so touching and speaks of truly deep feelings. Thanks for sharing, Phil.

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1. Phil Lister says:
  
  October 18, 2022 at 6:59 pm
  
  Thank you, was a good write
  
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