Toxic Love,
Oh, spell,
Back then,
We wandered estranged alleys, close yet worlds apart.
Remember?
Your songs,
My dreams, blinded by hope.
Your sighs,
My mirrors of optimism.
Carelessly,
Without thought of tomorrow.
I saw a sanctuary in you,
Unknowing of the tremors of solitude in your heart,
With no remedy to offer.
You spoke of darkness,
I, of the light.
You, of harms in closeness,
I, of love from a distance.
Your kiss, a chilling breath within me,
Laughter dried up like autumn leaves,
Falling, trembling like roots facing winter's chill.
In my world, autumn doesn't exist,
As long as the heart harbors hope for spring.
Should we then rest?
Critics
Dive into 'Toxic Love,' a poignant exploration by Hirbod Human, capturing the stark contrast between pure intentioned love and the destructive nature of a wounded partner. Set against the backdrop of estranged pathways and unmet desires, this poem weaves the tale of a nurturing soul entangled with a harbinger of pain, depicting a relationship that slowly saps the life force, akin to an incurable malady. Hirbod Human masterfully portrays the devastating impact of exploitative closeness, juxtaposed with the undying hope for light amidst darkness. 'Toxic Love' offers a reflection on the resilience of the human spirit, the quest for healing, and the bitter-sweet dance between love's allure and its potential to wound, inviting readers to ponder the delicate balance of emotional engagement and self-preservation.
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