Love Poem: Not My Intention
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Written by: Grace Mutindi

Not My Intention

Every time I see your face somber  
And your tone unhappy
Any day that passes without us talking
My heart grows wrinkles
For your pain also pains me 
And I question if I’ve done anything wrong to hurt you.
I know times when I’m moody-
Hurtful words may slip from my tongue. 
Or I may act irrationally.
But it’s not that I ever want to hurt you. 
And I know I rarely show you…
But my heart beats faster every time you’re not home on time. 
I know I rarely show you…
But a million questions spin my mind every time you don’t pick my calls. 
I know I rarely show you…
But every time I say goodbye, I always wish I’d stay there by your side.  
I know I rarely show you,
But my heart smiles from end to end every time I see you happy. 
I know I rarely show you…
But my concern for you runs far much deeper.
My care for you climbs far much higher. 
And my love for you is unexplainable through words.
So anytime I’m moody don’t judge me harshly-
Just like you, I’m not perfect. 
And though my reactions are out of the line at times…
It’s not that I ever want to hurt you. 



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