You've been gone so long that sometimes I forget we even said our goodbyes

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You've been gone so long that sometimes I forget we even said our goodbyes. You closed the door, and I stopped searching for another way back in. I wonder how you never grew tired of running, while I was drained, body and soul. The harsh reality hit me—you just didn’t want me anymore. Some days, I even question if you ever truly did. I was just a temporary piece, strung along while you sorted yourself out.
I took a risk, lost, and eventually accepted that we were never meant to be. We moved like the hands of a clock, endlessly circling, just wasting time.
You still linger in the shadows of my mind, but not in the way you might think. The love you gave, then took away, left wounds that cut deep. I see red flags in my own reflection now, but I refuse to leave scars on you the way you left them on me. You’re a part of me, and I hate that. But it doesn’t change anything. It never mattered, not to you, anyway.

Last updated on:2024-10-24T17:40:19+05:30

Comments (16)

Herbie
Herbie 1 y ago

I know you’re with your girlfriend because you’ve been leading me on for a while. But I’m certain you’ve been lurking behind my stepdad’s property line. You all seem like some Reddit weirdos. If anyone wants to start something, all I have to do is climb up that tree stand and grab the SD card. Chances are, it’s the same one that got stuck on our property years ago. The others live nearby, like Chelsey by Bobby’s parents’ place, and there’s a red car that I spotted. J is in Tara's old house.

Cooper
Cooper 1 y ago

Yeah, it seems like you were with the wrong person. Wishing you the best!

Cooper
Cooper 1 y ago

Kind of a bitter taste…right?

Herbie
Herbie 1 y ago

What does that even mean? You started this by driving my truck and allowing someone else into our lives. He might have just been with you, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t affected me. What’s his name? Is it JJ, Dave, Garrett, or maybe all three? The last call I answered was in July.

Herbie
Herbie 1 y ago

If you're implying that I'm lying, let me clarify: I am not lying about my three kids and my mother, and I swear this is the absolute truth. Anyone who claims otherwise is lying.

Herbie
Herbie 1 y ago

There’s no point in questioning you; you can’t be honest with anyone, not even the person you’re with now

Herbie
Herbie 1 y ago

So, why are you digging into the past and scrolling online while JJ and Dave are getting involved in your business? You all think you can bring me down, but I’m moving forward with my life. As you all face the consequences, at least you can line up and kiss my ass. And you too, dear—you’ve hurt me the most with your false love and fake laughter. Thanks for the lies you fed me. By the way, I wonder if I’m the only one feeling the burn. The people nearby have seen the mess you’re creating, and they’re stepping away because of me. You want to play dirty? I could write a book about it. But at the end of the day, it’s my heart and my life that you’ve trampled and taken away.

Herbie
Herbie 1 y ago

@Herbie So what are you doing over there, or even talking for that matter? I’m as straightforward as they come. I hold you and my mother in high regard. Do you really think I’m playing games? What do I have to lose? You’ve clearly lost your way while running around on me.

Herbie
Herbie 1 y ago

I’d rather be alone than stay with someone who lies every time they speak. Your behavior is disrespectful, disloyal, insincere, and revolting. Yes, I linger in the cold void of your heart and the darkness where your soul once existed. I’m glad you’re starting to question whether you’re truly wanted. Maybe, with that one twisted functioning brain cell, you can begin to understand the pain you’ve caused others... and believe me, the list is long.

Cooper
Cooper 1 y ago

I’m sorry you feel that way but fortunately, I am not your person.

Herbie
Herbie 1 y ago

@Cooper Grateful for my lucky stars because you’re definitely not my person. Silly me… I don’t have a ‘person.’ He was a liar and a cheater, so he had to go.

GhostlyGloom

How do you just move on and act like they’re a stranger? From the moment I wake up until I close my eyes, it’s all there—every memory, every word. I hate that it still makes me smile, and I hate that I can’t bring myself to hate you. It’s been days since we stopped being a part of each other’s lives, but it feels like I never really knew you at all. It makes me question if I ever did or if it was just in my imagination. The hardest part is knowing I’ll have to see you soon. How am I supposed to keep a straight face when it feels like my heart is being torn to pieces? Would you even care if you could hear my heart break?

Hellish08
Hellish08 1 y ago

I still miss him, but he’s moved on to someone better. 💔

DrimDawn01
DrimDawn01 1 y ago

Just because someone chooses to move on doesn't mean you didn’t leave an impact on their life. My ex left me a few months ago, and I recently heard that she's still single and hasn’t started dating seriously. She might have had a fling or two to cope, but it seems like she hasn't found anyone special. I thought I was more devastated than she was, but now I’m with someone new, and I’m genuinely happier than I ever was with her. It wasn’t easy—I had to make the right choices even when it was the last thing I wanted to do. Trust me, you’ll be okay. Find someone who truly loves you, and you’ll see just how much better life can get.

Petunia
Petunia 1 y ago

The person I cared about showed me they never truly cared for me, and they continue to prove it.

Reuben
Reuben 1 y ago

I took a chance, faced defeat, and have finally come to terms with it.