We've all been there - how much emotional abuse can one take before walking away or having the abuser wake up...a happy ending is always sought by the soft portion of our hearts....Paula

to you and beyond to the vote button. If that's what I do, I wouldn't want to love me either.

I liked it and voted.

it's really a gud one. U hv my vote.

Thank you very much. It means a lot coming from such a talented writer. Thanks for the vote too, even though your comment was enough!

Haven't we all been there? Been used and abused by the one we love....hating him and loving him...pushing him away, yet wanting him so desperately.

You did an excellent job with this piece, and I am thrilled to give you my vote.

Its good ,

Very unique, loved the metaphors. I think you have captured the essence of a woman's complex heart.

I figured that out in the middle of my work day, but could not correct on my iPhone. It is corrected. Thanks for the reminder and the comment!

EverCaptivating,

It is a beautiful poem straight from the heart, a hurting heart, a longing heart, please don't hurt me. I'm open to you and am risking all just to have you love me. Extraordinarily beautiful.

A small correction: "earning" I believe you mean yearning.

Jack