you were so cruel
i would’ve left me too
it’s just…
i wouldn’t have left like you
–B
January 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
About This Poem: "you were so cruel" by Bryce Eldridge is a concise free verse poem that delves into themes of abandonment and personal introspection. The poem's brevity and lack of a consistent rhyme scheme or metrical pattern are characteristic of free verse, allowing for a raw and unfiltered expression of the poet's emotions. This minimalist approach emphasizes the depth of the speaker's reflection on the nature of their departure compared to another's cruelty.