Your love, a sweet veneer, concealed poison’s blade,
An insidious elixir, familiar yet ominous shade,
A weapon cloaked as affection, it did cascade,
Turning my world into a sinister masquerade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like corrosive acid, you seared me from within,
Ignoring pleas for mercy, indulging in your sin,
I descended into your abyss, a realm of chagrin,
A hellscape, a darkness unfathomed, where I’ve been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your silence, sharp as knives, pierced my very soul,
Red flags you raised, your blades taking their toll,
My heart shattered, pieces lost in a black hole,
You watched my spirit wither, an unwavering troll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You used the shards, those fragments you once adored,
Sharpened them with a malevolent smile, my spirit floored,
Thrusting them back into my vulnerable core,
Your eyes, once full of love, now gleaming with discord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pieces that were once whole, you methodically tore,
Slithering like a serpent in my once-blooming decor,
Now, a barren wasteland, where nightmares roar,
The grave of the girl I once was, a desolate floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I emerged from the ashes, rebuilt, and renewed,
No thanks to you, but in spite of what ensued,
A life nearly extinguished, but not subdued,
Now, a woman stands unbroken, her fortitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The girl who once loved you with all she possessed,
You drained her cup, left her spirit distressed,
Now, the woman I’ve become, you’ve witnessed,
A goddess, who knows her worth, no less, no excess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I extend forgiveness, for it sets me free,
No longer shouldering your burdens, you see,
The girl who was broken, now fierce and carefree – in darkness, I found my light.
To the girl I once was, RIP. Love, reborn, a woman – me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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