My Eyes Are Open

JoAnn Selke
My eyes are open; your heart is closed
I know more now; thanks to your low blows

Life is funny; full of give and take
I love where I am; and won't give it up for a fake

So get a clue; and quit your crying
I don't care; if you feel like dying

Yes I'm cold; and no, it's not your fault
I just woke up; and realized what I've got

Published by JoAnn Selke

I am a mother of three beautiful daughters and have been married to my wonderful husband for almost 18 years. You could say that I have been blessed. Currently, I feel like the wealthiest woman in the worl...  View profile

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  • Dave Schrader11/18/2009

    This one seems kind of edgy... but relationships can take you to the edges haha :)

  • JoAnn Selke11/14/2009

    Thanks, Cindy. I was a little hesitant on publishing this one, but it works. :)

  • Cindy Lynn11/14/2009

    Sounds like a break-up to me. Good emotion in the poem!

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