Cruel Love.

Love that a beautiful word.
It is full of meaning and full of lies.
Love should bring you happiness and joy.
All it brought me was sorrow and endless nights of weeping,
tears flowing down my cheeks.
Once my heart was complete since you were the most precious thing it held
It has since been shattered.
a piece here
a piece there.
put the pieces together and it still won't be whole.
you're gone from my life.
a spark that is missing.
I would NEVER have thought that loving you could ruin my world.
What the hell did I do to you?
You promised to love me forever.
I gave you my soul and you repaid me by
ripping out my heart and throwing it at my feet!!!
Your careless laughter rings in my ears
along with the words you whispered so long ago. . .
"I love you, no matter what I say or do I will always love you.  I LOVE YOU!"
my plans for the future are bits of dust floating in the air
you crushed my hopes in the palm of your hand and let the remains fall to the ground below.
you walked on without noticing what was left of me.
my eyes are dull and lack their former sparkle.
but you're happy and in love again
she smiles and laughs but I see the wariness behind her false smile
she'll hurt you like you hurt me
and then who will be laughing?
Enjoy yourself while it lasts..
It will end soon, all things do.
Love should be beautiful.
Love should brings smiles and brightness to your darkest days.
Be wary of this path you travel....
Love can render you heartless and unloving like it did me.
Theresa July 22,1998.