It Was an Almost, But Always a Nothing
What hurts the most is that Iām still thinking of you,
knowing full well youāre not thinking of me.
My heart still aches at the thought of you,
and I dislike myself for itā
because I promised I wouldnāt let myself be hurt again.
I told myself Iād walk away first.
But it turns out I still have a lot to learn.
I shouldāve walked away the moment you said
you couldnāt be that person for me.
I shouldāve walked away
when you said, āItās not you, itās me.ā
I shouldāve walked away
when you said you just wanted to keep me
in a boxātucked away.
I shouldāve walked away
when you said youād think back someday
and smile at the memories we made.
I shouldāve walked away
when you said you needed more time.
But then you talked about future trips,
dates, and plans togetherā
you called me yours,
you said I was your best friend,
and I believed it.
So I stayed.
Even when deep down,
I knew it was never going to be me.
And maybe thatās the hardest partā
knowing I stayed,
when I shouldāve walked away.
It was an almost,
but always a nothing.
- yourstruly.iav











