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The Ball Is in Your Court

A Poem About Love That Doesn't Love Back

By Alison OelfkePublished 6 years ago 1 min read
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Every time you talk to me

I feel safe and sound

Every time you look at me

I’m lost and then I’m found

Every time I’m struggling

You always break down my walls

Every time I’m feeling weak

You’re the one who calls

Every time I need you

You step up your game

Every time I yearn for you

You seem to feel the same

Until you find your doubts again

And it all starts to blur

You tell me you don’t know anymore

And my stomach starts to stir

You tell me that you like me

And I say because you’re smart

But then you pull right back again

And I begin to fall apart

My best friend is still right there

But my love is no longer

My best friend is full of shit

But it’s going to make me stronger

But later you come back again

And call me honey and dear

No matter how much I like you

My heart floods with fear

Every time you come back to me

I run right back to you

No matter how hard I fight it

I just want to call you boo

No matter how much I hate it

The ball is in your court

I’m waiting for you to love me

But is this just for sport?

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About the Creator

Alison Oelfke

Freshly out of college and freshly attempting to adult. Long time perfectionist, dancer, people pleaser, crafter, and newfound hobby writer.

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