Poetry for people who could use a little kindness

Why Can't I Leave?

I thought I left
I remember packing up
saying see you later
and driving away

So why am I still there?

I still feel pushed away and alone
I'm certain no one wants me around
but I'm not there anymore
where I always felt those feelings

So why am I still there?

I open a door
hear voices laughing
and I'm back there again
with this pit in my stomach

Why am I still here?

You hurt people I love
You forgot and ignored me
That's why I left
Why am I still here?

Why can't I leave?

#Poetry #Trauma #BreakUp

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