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Jaynawh

Half Measure

You've said "I loved you" about a million times

but have you ever meant a word?

I've asked you to stop

but were my thoughts even heard?

are you that cold inside?

that your love for me

is frozen over with pride?

do you want me to fight back?

because I promise I won't


These bruises. They remind me of you.

I told God about the things you do.

He didn't reply.

But I felt it in my aching heart

that I should break away and make a new start

Far away from something like you.

but I Rather be in pain than to be alone


I Hope you’re happy

I hope you’re happy with my silent body

i never thought it would get this far.

the police didn't even recognize me you know.

not even they knew what I was anymore.

between dismantled remains

and silent cries, they pieced me back together

bone by broken bone

flesh by rotting flesh

I don't blame you for this

maybe this was how you found pleasure

the same way I found pleasure

in My Half Measure.














Author Bio:

Jordan Nicholas Burton, 24, is a poet and up and coming author. My poet certification came from the US embassy when I was 17 and studied under the mentorship of Dr. Omekongo Dibinga. I have been writing ever since with one goal in mind: to express my self as much as possible through the creative arts. Born on the island of Jamaica, I spent most of my early life in the Bahamas but now I am a resident of Canada.



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