They say that the eyes
are the windows to the soul.
I know that’s true, love,
because when I stare into your eyes
all I see is love and rightness,
and tenderness and adoration.
I used to think that
I had a chance with you,
but now I see that
the only kind you can love
are imbecils and dullards.
Why does it have to be that way?
I ask myself nearly every night
as I sit and imagine your
lovely face in my mind.
There are questions that
just cannot be answered, love,
and that is one.
You open your heart to all,
I keep mine locked away.
Another question that goes unanswered....
I don’t know if it’s love my heart can hold.
I quit loving long ago,
and now my blood runs cold.
There once was a man
within my body,
but he long ago vanished
in a shower of disgrace and scorn.
Now when you see me,
you see a shell, an empty shell,
of a man.
In my body lies a monster,
twisted and ugly.
Love, even if you wanted me
for myself,
I do not know if I could want you back.
That’s an unattainable notion for me.
But the pain has become far too much
for me to endure.
I just want to lie down and die.
So love, please forgive me if I seem
so could to you.
Goodbye, my love.
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