"The Other Woman"

I'm just not sure what to do. I love him, and he does me. He's the only one that cares about how I feel, how my day was or that I'm passing my classes. But then there's her...
I can't even understand myself
I can't think while I'm around you
Your essence intoxicates me;
You make my thoughts swirl;
You make my cheeks flush;
And my heart goes wild
You were on my mind at least nine tenths of yesterday
Have I gone insane?

You have a girlfriend
And I am not she. Though I used to be,
I know one day again you'll be with me]
I made a thousand mistakes when I let you go
And I know you want me back as much as I do you now
But what of her?

If this is so wrong, why does it feel so right?
You're in my dreams, every night
It's not fair.
I would never dare be 'The Other Woman'
But it's you.
And it's me.
It's just us, we're meant to be.
We can't avoid this much longer

It's so hard for me to stop myself,
From grabbing you in French class,
And laying you on the floor

And I'm sorry too, I was just scared,
I just never knew someone like you
And I'm glad you apologized
Perfect timing it was, that day in math
I knew our silence couldn't last
How can I stay mad at you?
Thank-you for admitting that was your fault

Now it's my turn
I'll admit to her, this is my fault
And beg her not to cry
She'll have every right to hate me

But is there any other way?
Maybe we should hide these flaws,
And pray to love another day
Can we live this lie?
Maybe it's just time to decide.
And just choose whoever is right...
   By Jamie-Lee Cuerrier
Published: 5/10/2008
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