𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬: "A Mere Love Experience" by Ralph Quirsten Mirani

 

Published by: Aliyah Margareth Imbat

Date Published: April 17, 2023

Time Published: 1:06 PM


Category: Poetry

Theme: Realization of self's worth

Oh, our genuineness; to where has it gone?

A sudden bullet; since when did you lose your love?

I thought of a physical bullet to catch your way;

But then I asked—why was I the aim of the gun?

Pure instinct, reflex; witnessed no physical damage.

Your eyes were joyful, as they saw how you're losing me—

My eyes were tearful while questioning your joy.

Uncertain, I concluded the scene as a happy ending.

I am alive but full of trauma, what was this bullet?

It may not be trauma; I would just hate to see you.

I know you meant damage, I know you meant harm—

Those memories; I want them clustered from afar.

Looking back, it was expected; just a disappointment

Blinded, should you not have a shame for what you meant?

What you mean were clichés worth of promises.

Foolishly, we all believe at first; but it's always better—than to be you.