Didn't Love Him

My rebound guy didn't believe
me when I didn't
love him.

I'd cleaned up nicely after a disaster
called - hit, and the rescue
team was made up of
invisible friends -
time, distance, and legal procedures.

With no mess in sight
My scoured insides shriveled
My life was on mute.

He did turn the volume back on
I got a taste of my feelings.
And tears started flowing.

Still didn't love him.
And our good-bye was healing.
Closure and freeing.