TUG OF WAR
Hi All! Here is another one I wrote in my teens..I hope you enjoy it!
TUG OF WAR
I try to get you off my mind
But then you call my name
You're running me in circles
And I know it's all a game
I’m sure that I don't want you back
And your love I shouldn't miss
Nor your strong, gentle arms
Or your warm, tender kiss
You're slowly becoming easy to hate
But so hard to forget
In fact you've brought me so much pain
That I wish we had not met
I deserve to be deeply loved
But I deserve it from a man
And you are just a little boy
Who can't seem to understand
That love is not a game
It's no Tug Of War
There is just one rule to follow
It's worth fighting for
Maybe one day soon
You'll grow up and realize
That you lost the best love
When we said our goodbyes
I will never forget you
Though you're a bad memory
I plan to one day haunt your dreams
Then maybe you will see
That I gave you all of my love
I could offer you no more
But you will always be a boy
Still playing Tug of War
Poetry Written By:
Eryn Dunbar
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Analysis:
Emotional Conflict:
The poem delves into the classic theme of love versus hate. The speaker's mind oscillates between resentment and nostalgia, showcasing the complexity of human emotions in post-breakup scenarios.
Maturity vs. Immaturity:
The speaker positions themselves as the mature one who views love as something profound and worth fighting for, contrasted with the ex who is metaphorically a "little boy" still caught in childish games of "Tug of War." This metaphor not only highlights the emotional disparity between them but also uses playfulness to critique the ex's approach to relationships.
Hope for Revelation:
There's an undercurrent of hope that the ex will have a moment of epiphany regarding the value of what was lost. This reflects a common human longing for closure or recognition from past relationships.
Resilience and Moving Forward:
Despite the lingering pain, the speaker is determined to move on, planning to turn the tables by becoming a haunting memory, suggesting a narrative of empowerment and psychological recovery.
Literary Devices:
Repetition:
The mention of "Tug of War" and the idea of the ex as a "little boy" underscores the thematic elements of immaturity and conflict.
Imagery:
Descriptions like "strong, gentle arms" or "warm, tender kiss" evoke sensory memories that conflict with the speaker's desire to forget.
Contrast:
The poem uses contrast effectively with phrases like "easy to hate but so hard to forget" to encapsulate the dual nature of their feelings.
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Overall, the poem navigates through themes of love, regret, personal growth, and the educational aspect of painful experiences in relationships. It's a poignant reflection on how past loves can shape one's understanding of themselves and what they truly desire in love.