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I Deserve Better

I've always been loyal
Might be my fatal flaw
Even when it hurt me
I just call things a draw

You never cared for me
I would've died for you
You'd flirt like a player
I did because I loved you

I put up with so much pain
So many things I shouldn't
Now, looking in the rearview
If I could go back, I wouldn't

Because you never cared
You never shed a single tear
I was only your backup plan
You were music to my ear

But then, as time passed
We both grew up a little
I was just your castaway
Someone for you to belittle

And then you want to act
As if you're still my friend?
You lost that right the night
You ignored me, took her hand

I didn't lose you, or let you go
I never had you from the start
I should be crying, but instead
I'm glad you don't hold my heart

He loves me, he loves me not
I'm eternally grateful it's the latter
I'd rather be alone than with you
When you think I don't even matter

I'm over you and all the joy and pain
There's no tears or heartbreak letters
I won't waste time on a waste of time
I don't deserve you, I deserve better

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The poem "I Deserve Better" explores themes of loyalty, unrequited love, and self-worth. The speaker reflects on a past relationship where they felt unappreciated and used, ultimately realizing their own value and deciding to move on. The poem effectively conveys a sense of strength and empowerment.

One suggestion for improvement is to consider adding more specific and vivid imagery to enhance the emotional impact of the poem. For example, instead of stating "I put up with so much pain," you could describe the pain in more concrete terms, allowing readers to better empathize with your experience.

Additionally, the poem could benefit from a more consistent and refined use of poetic devices. While the poem does contain some instances of rhyme (e.g., "flaw" and "draw"), there is room to further explore and experiment with other poetic techniques such as metaphor, simile, or alliteration. These devices can add depth and richness to your writing.

Overall, "I Deserve Better"

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This poem reads like it was meant to be a spoken word poem. I would love to hear you perform it :)

The regret and spark of anger are quite clear. I also see your efforts to convey alot of personal growth as the main message. Ever consider song writing? :)

Koki

Thank you so much! And yeah, I've written a few songs here and there :).

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