I know that it would make my heart hurt less

If my thoughts of you filled me with rage

Instead of making me feel sad.

A pain that I can’t describe:

My knowledge of the truth

And not hating you.

I wish I could –

But I don’t.

I won’t.

Can’t

Connor Burk

Connor Burk is in his second year of the Algonquin College’s Professional Writing program. He has an unhealthy obsession with the NFL, especially when it comes to fantasy football and the New England Patriots. He is not a poet, and he sure knows it.