Goatee and All

When it came to writing, I always loved poetry. I don't consider myself that great at it, but I do enjoy the process very much. This was a poetry assignment in college, and I was, and still am, proud of the piece. This poem speaks the truth about my struggle and heartbreak in love. But this writing brings back the memories of how I have become a truer version of myself. Enjoy...

S.M.

Goatee and All

I’ve rehearsed the conversation over and over,

Like pages on a script.

I try to muster the strength,

The courage,

To tell you how I feel.

I remember the mornings in the halls,

And the butterfly-effect you have on me.

All the memories fill my head,

And I see you vividly.

Goatee and all.

I never dated.

Never kissed.

Just wanted a chance with you.

But even I knew,

That wasn’t a reality.

Wishes were spent,

But none of them came true.

Nonetheless,

I’d want you to love me honestly.

Not because I wanted you to.