Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Lifestyles

This Is Lust, Not Love

When your desires don't align with your needs, don't get confused.

Samantha Abad

Sep 12, 2018

St. John's University New York University

130

James R. Ead

I was confused; I still am. But I know better now.

I won't even try to defend my actions because I know I was wrong for many things, but so were you. I'm not sorry for anything except that this isn't working out.

Anyway, I still care about you and that's never going to change.

this is lust,

not love

even if it may feel like it

you won't say that you don't want me,

but you won't tell me that you do either

tell me what i need to hear, not what i want to hear

this is lust, not love

last night was like a movie

a cliche indie film about a girl

staying up late, losing sleep

fogged up windows and lace curtains

gas stations and neon signs

this is lust, not love

it's not fair

for either of us

to treat each other like this

what am i thinking?

who am i missing?

do you feel good?

do you feel whole?

caught the sunrise this morning

shared the moment when today turned into yesterday

and tomorrow became today

this is lust, not love

my words, for you

me, for me

me, because of you

me, because of us

you, for you

you, never us

love me in whatever way,

i'd do the same for you

this is lust,

not love

you feel me?

do you really feel me?

you're confused, i am too

communication takes effort

you should try it some time

when you read this, i hope you don't ask about it

hold me

fight me

can you envision the future? because i can't either

situations out of my control

when do things start to go right?

are we growing together or are we just going together?

this is lust,

not love

i meant what i said

not all of it, but most of it

people lie all the time

tell me what you really want from me

i love to hate you, i think you do too

one day i'll start acting right

you got me caught up

this isn't the real me

this is just me with you

this is lust,

not love

you're friends know and mine do too

should've kept it between just me and you

how lonely it can be, even when you're right next to me

my patience is running out, and i'm not gonna stop it

act accordingly?

sure, we can be friends.

you're right

this should be effortless

love isn't supposed to hurt

but by the time the sun sets

even with all this rage in me

i hope you're still mine

Report this Content

This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.

Entertainment

Things People Without A Typical 'Boy Name' or 'Girl Name' Know To Be True

All names should be "unisex names."

Tulane University

566

There are tons of unisex names that are popular: Taylor, Alex, Bailey, etc. There are also numerous names that are used for both sexes, but they’re not seen as “unisex” yet. People are slowly becoming accustomed to the dual use of these names, but for the most part, in their minds they associate certain names with certain sexes. And that leaves those of us with these names in many awkward situations.

Keep Reading...Show less

unisex names

Lifestyle

16 Secrets Anthropology Majors Never Admit To

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

Washington College

5660

CSU

I'm an anthropology major, and I love every minute of it. I couldn't tell you why, but I guess there's just something about studying different lifestyles that absolutely fascinates me. But anthropology majors definitely have our weird sides, especially when you go to a school that is filled with mostly Business and Bio majors. But us weirdos definitely have a lot in common, specifically these 16 things.

Keep Reading...Show less

anthropology major

Featured

14 Things The Extremely Pale Are Tired Of Hearing

I get it... I'm pale.

University of Vermont

2310

Everyone has insecurities, that's just a fact. You didn't ask to be born this way. You didn't ask to inherit the one trait no one else in your family has. And you definitely didn't ask to be this ghostly white. But as soon as you've learned to live with it for a while (less wrinkles later on in life, right? right???) someone has to ruin it for you. They have to flaunt they're perfectly tanned body from Spring Break and hold their sun-kissed skin against yours. But I've had enough... here are the things that perpetually pale individuals are tired of hearing.

Keep Reading...Show less

pale skin

Recommended for you

This Is Lust, Not Love

When your desires don't align with your needs, don't get confused.

Subscribe to our Newsletter

All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

The struggle bus is real.

1. Child prodigies:

2. Hearing other musicians in the practice room next door and accepting that you will never be as talented as them:

3. That anxiety that takes over before every performance:

4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

Because you need it in your life.

Trending Topics

Top Creators

Trending Stories

Best of Lifestyles

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments

Subscribe to our
Newsletter

6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!