I fell for you because I was broken. I come from people who are shattered, lost souls who couldn’t find a map. I fell for you because you were safe, until the lines got blurred.
I thought I knew you, this man, educated, stable. But then again, I thought I knew myself. I came undone, when I learned she was in a room, that cheap motel with you. The truth is, you think you know people, you think you have your life mapped out in straight lines, but usually, you don’t. Maybe it’s my fault, a romantic, I rushed in.
I fell for you because I was broken. I come from people who are shattered, lost souls who couldn’t find a map. I fell for you because you were safe, until the lines got blurred.
19 Comments
Paul A. Freeman
17/11/2023 11:50:03 am
Alas, people are people.
Reply
david milner
17/11/2023 12:31:10 pm
Could be read on other levels "come from broken people", but then again charm is cheap. Nicely done.
Reply
17/11/2023 12:56:28 pm
Yes, thanks. I love exploring complicated relationships.
Reply
Mimi Grouse
17/11/2023 01:38:23 pm
He hid his own fragility well. Beware the masks that people wear...
Reply
Natalie
17/11/2023 02:06:23 pm
Now that’s a story most can relate to, but don’t admit it. This says so much and you said it so well!! wow.
Reply
Peggy Gerber
17/11/2023 02:13:12 pm
Another beautifully written story Angela.
Reply
Angela Carlton
17/11/2023 02:18:09 pm
Thank you everyone, Angela your comment is beautiful like it's own fragile tale and your story today made my heart stop!
Reply
17/11/2023 03:22:43 pm
If only life's map had a straight line now and again.
Reply
Cheryl Dahlstrand
17/11/2023 08:28:10 pm
Now, this is a narrative to which many chapters could be added!
Reply
Brook
17/11/2023 09:55:35 pm
I enjoyed this story so much. It reminded me of all the times I have been fooled and lost as to what to do next so I don’t get fooled again. My map was to make it to NYC and have a career in art. I think that maps seldom work out like you plan. The emotion in this story was so strong.
Reply
Tom Baldwin
18/11/2023 02:54:08 am
The anguish of betrayal, in so few words. Well done, Angela.
Reply
Brian Mackinney
18/11/2023 10:16:12 am
Nobody knows.
Reply
Pamela Kennedy
18/11/2023 09:04:53 pm
Unfortunately, detours usually aren't displayed on maps and unpleasant misadventures happen along the way. That feeling of being betrayed...
Reply
Sue Clayton
19/11/2023 01:02:16 am
She remains disillusioned.
Reply
Ruby Lyn Norada
19/11/2023 05:53:11 am
That "I thought I knew you." surely resonates with everyone. The human condition is way too complex. Nicely done, Angela.
Reply
Marjan Sierhuis
19/11/2023 04:06:35 pm
A well written story, Angela.
Reply
Padmini
20/11/2023 07:10:44 am
If only we had such a map.. a well-written story.
Reply
Christa Loughrey
22/11/2023 03:19:15 pm
Another excellent story, Angela.
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
"Classic"
|