Restart

Restart

By Michelle Stiles

You’re the one who broke my heart. You don’t deserve to see my tears.
That scar on my heart? It’s been there for years.
They say, “Time heals all wounds” and helps you to forget.
I want to let you know, the time we spent together—I’ll never regret.
I could say, “I miss you” but that’s not true.
I miss the way you made me feel. That’s what’s got me blue.
In truth you’re a monster—a cold-hearted snake.
You told me you loved me. Now I’m just a mistake?
Over time I’ve picked up the pieces and sewn back up my heart
With a patch of your fleeting love. Now I can restart.