I Love You...

by meggwriting

Published August 24, 2010

(I hate men...they make life too complicated.)

I hate you
for the names you said,
the mean things you did
and the tears I shed.

I love you,
you stole my heart,
caught me with your charm,
then broke my love for you apart.

I love you for the fire I feel,
the passion for what you do.
I hate you for the words,
I hate you for making me love you.

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Brown Eyed Girl wrote a review Review · Aug 25, 2010

Hey... I really liked this poem, its simple and gives great contrast to the too raw emotions and how they can both be present at the same time. I think people could relate to this poem. However I a few verses would be great, give the reader some more of those emotions, it keeps them hooked and makes it unforgettable! Or perhaps a flash back to when love and hate suddenly collided and you feel caught between that devotion but also a deep hatred for them making you feel this way. Add a full stop at the lines you want to give impact to.... like the first I hate you I would put a full stop there. Since the title is I love you it will shock them and make them want to read on.

Well I hope I helped a little... If you ever want any help or just someone to talk to. I'm here
Love and best wishes
Brown Eyed Girl xx :D

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kitrosemon13 wrote a review Review · Aug 24, 2010

Bravo and yes I agree! Men can be so confusing at times, so much feeling went into this, I can tell. Only one thing I saw wrong was this;

meggwriting wrote:[i]
I hate you
for the names you said,
the mean things you did
and the tears I shed.



It seemed to be a bit choppy at the 'I hate you part' it broke the rhythm of the poem but, still overall great job!



You are going to love some of your characters because they are you, or some facet of you, and you are going to hate some characters for the same reason.
— Anne Lamott