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Neglected Heart

Lost by the Navy

By Alicia WrightPublished 6 years ago 1 min read
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I broke his heart on Father’s Day

It wasn’t in my intentions

It had to be done

Then I knew what my heart lacked

Lately I see myself a coward

How could I leave?

Being around you I felt safe

I felt like I was home

I always found treasure in your smile

Comfort in your laugh

Strength from your hands

...now I see why...

I wanted your attention

I wanted your full attention

I couldn’t get that

I asked, but it still wasn’t there

I questioned my presence;

What was I doing there

You thought it was meant to be

I thought it was a movie

I didn’t understand you…

The navy won your heart

And you wanted me to stay home

I couldn’t do it

There’s a beckoning in my life

I can’t resist it

I didn’t know what to do with myself

I am lost

You found love for America

And I was searching for it from you

Yet I didn’t protect some for me

I lost it

America completely won you over

I want to know

How did she win?

...the past

....is the past...

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About the Creator

Alicia Wright

A beauty queen with a lot to say.

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