Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Pretend No More

I use to pretend that I was okay, that I could do it all alone.
I was Super Woman, you see, and didn’t need anyone.

But that all changed when you came into my life.

At first you were only a friend.
Someone to laugh with.
Someone who wanted to know how I was doing.
Someone concerned about how was I feeling.
But it became something deeper, something richer.

It took form of something that I couldn’t for the life of me quite put my finger on.

All I know, I lay in bed at night and I think of you. . .
Something you said,
Something you did.
You hit a nerve in me that made me think or see things in a whole new light.

I use to pretend that I didn’t care, that I could do it all alone.


But when I don’t see you or don’t hear from you,
I feel like something is missing.
Something’s not right.
Something’s wrong in the universe.

I ache.
I hurt.
I cry.
I pray.

One touch from you, albeit innocent, sends fire through me.

It straightens the hairs on my head.
It raises the hair on the back of my neck.
I get all excited in places that I won’t even mention.

So I know right now, at this very moment,
You’re what I want.
You’re what I need.

I cannot pretend.

Because we’re so close, our bond so strong.
I know you already know-

How I feel.
How much I need you.
How it’s time that I stop pretending,

And let you know. . .

That I can clearly understand what's real

And pretend no more.

But you already see it in my eyes. . .
And I hear from your lips right now,

The very words that I've wanted to whisper to you all along:

I love you.

14 comments:

  1. okay i will try this one more time.

    Ladylee I am happy that you finally stopping fighting it and your gonna follow your true heart. I hope that things work out for you two.

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  2. @Ms. Behaving...

    Glad you like, hon!

    @Dreamy... Just a poem, hon! Ain't about me! I'm deep in the midst of a short story, trying to figure this chick's mindset.

    Did it sound THAT real? Good-nesss!

    @2nd 68...

    LOL!!! Ain't about you, Boo!!!

    (And I see that you, the self-appointed blog PO-Lice is doing his rounds once again!)

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  3. OH MY GAWD!!!!

    I see that the bug I infected you with so very long ago has taken hold and contaminated your system in the very best way! THIS WAS AWESOME...and I can't believe how long it was in coming and how hard you tried to fight allowing something so powerful to get out!

    Are you NUTS?! What are you fighting it for gurl? Go with this flow because from one poetic soul to another, I can assure you it is BEAUTIFUL!

    I knew it was there all the time...

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  4. Not about me? You know I would be crushed if I had made that assumption right about now?

    Yep. Back on duty. Can't let you delinquents just stroll around all willy nilly and not be on the job!

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  5. That Original Oldgirl Sharon. . .

    You like that, Microphone Queen!? It is a bit spare, not much depth at all, but it has been in the draft folder for 2 weeks and I had to do something with it.

    So you think you, Cap, and Rich will let me down with Bloggers Delight to Write? LOL...

    Man, I'm trying to figure out a characters state of mind right now. That poem broke down why she acting all jacked up. You know how it is! Now I can finish up my story.

    Alas, I am no poetess like yourself. I'll leave that to you.

    I read that at my journal writing meeting. It was a part of the assignment writing prompt "I use to pretend". Wrote that in about 10 minutes. I've been trying to freshen it up for post, but left it as is. I know if I work on it more, it will have breath and depth like your poems!

    Glad you like:)

    Mister, aka 2nd 68

    Oh Lawd, here come Mister.

    Looking for more abuse, hunh. The whole harem is behind the door, waiting for you to come in, so we can make our escape! Watch out, now! LOL!!!

    A poem for you.

    Here come Mister!
    Grab his gun!
    Hit em in the head, Shawty
    Run, run, run!!


    Yeah, that's for you, bruh!!!!

    LOL LOL LOL LOL!!!!!!!!

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  6. Gone Girl!!!!! This was good!!!

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  7. That sho' was purty.

    I hope we can see more of this from you, oldgirl.

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  8. Ya knowwww...they say every writer brings a little of themself to the page.

    Wonder what part you brought?

    I'm just sayin'.

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  9. Anonymous5:59:00 PM

    A couple of changes and I can use this. Chicks love that poetry stuff and one can never have too many brownie points.

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  10. @Magnolia Peach...

    Whassup fellow ATLien?? Glad you like:)

    @That Original Oldgirl Chele...

    You sound like my sweet little Grandma. (Imagine the discussion that will come out of this with her, LOL!)

    You may or may not see that outta me... We'll see. I do have a romantic side. hmmm.

    @Terry chiming in from his Cheap Seat...

    Oh yes, my dear, I DO agree with you.

    Let's see, lines 9 through around 31, has MUCH of the younger me in there. Especially that whole I ache, I hurt, I cry, I pray issha. I was thinking, I don't know if I have it in me at this age to go through all those emotions again.

    Got a few emails today from chicks who said "you made me remember blah, blah, blah..."

    I don't know too many women who can't relate to certain elements.

    But yes, there are parts of me there. But it ain't all me, and it ain't my reality now. I will touch on that a little in my next posts (which you will love) entitled "Those Crazy Cougars!!"

    Once again, kind Sir, you call me out!! LOL!! I LOVE IT! LOVED-ED it!!

    I told ol' 2nd 68 that you were my Daddy in another life somewhere, LOL!!!

    @Freaky. . .

    I was reading that, and I was thinking, "Ya know, this can be addressed to either a man or a woman"... Then got immediately stricken with FRIGHT that ya'll would think I was addressing some dayum chickenhead. THE HORROR. Thought about adding a line about the bass of a man's voice driving the speaker crazy, but couldn't figure it out.

    But change it up, bruh...

    And don't forget to...

    *Lee jumps up on the table and pumps fist hard*

    Dont' keep it clean, make sure you-

    Make it Freaky! Yeaaah!
    Make it Freaky!!! Yeaaaah!!!


    LOL!!!

    Go head on and change it up, boy! I would be interested to see a, uh, dude's perspective on such...

    Did you read Dreamy's poem today? Now THAT was freaky. Man, I had to sit the laptop down, drink some water, and go outside for some fresh air after reading THAT! WHOA!!

    @Dreamy... yeah, uh warn me before you write something like THAT again!! Much obliged in advance!!

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  11. oh SNAP OH SNAP OH SNAP OH SNAP...i haven't been around in a long time but you can best believe my atlien ass will be back more often! i can't believe i stayed away this long. i love that piece!

    uh, is it based on a real sitiashun?

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  12. Anonymous11:37:00 AM

    Wow!! LadyLee got skillllllssss!!!!

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