I'd Say I Loved You, But I Just Love Sonnets

By Abby Bounds

Something Old

I remember you walking me to class.

They all knew we were inseparable.

Falling never felt so slow but so fast,

Heart taking damage, irreparable.

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That’s what’s funny when you fall for someone;

Your heart will break a little to make room.

The pain won’t bother you until it’s done.

If you asked, I would’ve brought you the moon.

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Sat next to you on bleachers, so young then,

So confident, promised me way too much,

So much potential of what could’ve been.

You had me where you wanted, in your clutch.

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Took my love as a weapon you wielded,

Never noticed the facade was gilded.

Something New

If I had to guess, he’d be in his suit.

No cold feet, just wanting to see his smile.

I’m a bad driver; he showed me the route.

Roadmap in mind as I walk down the aisle.

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It’s really always been him, matching bands,

Strung up fairy lights, but it’s him that glows

I still remember when he took that chance.

Not sure someone could love me; now I know.

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Sometimes the universe isn’t so kind.

He’s not perfect, but perfect isn’t fun.

The best type of love can’t really be blind.

A perfect fit turns two pieces to one.

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Packed suitcase, following me wherever,

Somehow, he’s always been my forever.

Something Borrowed

I first met you right at that summer’s end.

My first friend, my favorite, ran to me.

Any battle—you’d attack, I’d defend. I

n those halcyon days, we felt so free.

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Fall kept getting stronger, we got weaker.

Wrapped in your sweater, thought we would be fine.

I ignored when the weather got bleaker,

Failed to realize we were borrowing time.

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Winter reared its head, our climb was frozen.

Hearts in my eyes like a clueless cartoon,

Too late to leave the wrong path I’d chosen,

Convinced you were my Earth; I was your moon.

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The spring showers washed away your smokescreen.

Felt so naive, I was only sixteen.

Something Blue

I hate to be cold, but you made me ice.

Left without a care, left me to shatter.

Cold shards littered the floor, eager to slice;

Played with fire, thought it didn’t matter.

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Like I was in hell if hell was freezing.

Hypothermia, life became a blur.

Who knew life without me’d be so pleasing?

Didn’t see that I drowned, only saw her.

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Why did I hate me and not you instead?

Felt so useless, limbs covered in frostbite.

You won’t own up, but you messed with my head.

There weren’t any more days, just winter nights.

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Everything you said I believed was true.

My whole life flipped over, and I turned blue.

Something Me

My heart torn, I sewed it back together.

I’m not ashamed to say I got some help.

Removing the pins, seams strong as ever;

Looking in the mirror, proud of myself.

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I gave you power to give me value.

I grew for myself, but thanks for the shove.

Rose glasses off, and I’m me without you,

Being more selective of who I love.

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You lost your weapon; it’s in my hands now.

Yeah, your knife is sharp, but time healed that cut.

Soon I’ll get to see him and say my vows.

You don’t deserve an explanation, but

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Self-love’s a gown, and honey, I don it.

Said I loved you, now I just love sonnets.