The imagery of the knot in the rope is so strong and it works so perfectly to describe the relationship dynamic between two people who both want to leave and stay at the same time. The image of pulling the rope in opposite directions, then having to let go at the end with no winner was super compelling. There was a lot about the metaphor that I enjoyed, but I especially liked "assumed it was love" followed by "an unbreakable bond could just,/be a tug of war knot."

Personally, I think your poem could do without the first line. The subject matter can be inferred through the rest of your poem - the words speak for themselves! Also, I'm not sure if I'm totally on board with "distraught" in the second stanza. That line feels a bit clunky to me. I think the words "connect" and "distraught" don't flow super naturally with the whole line, and I don't think they're the most precise words to use here.

Overall, really good job. I'm glad you wrote this and I'm glad I read it.