Poetic Excuses

You Lied

I didn't mean to break a promise,
Even if you don't believe me.

I got in trouble too,
I'm sorry I was so dumb.

You know you lied to me time and time again,
But I still care about you.

I never had plans to tear you away from him,
I never really cared to make them.

As sad as it seems,
You're happy with him.

I'm sorry I got you caught,
I just wanted to protect you.

I guess protecting someone you care about means you have to hurt them more,
Even if it kills you.

The others I know are smart,
They show me they can care.

They may not tell me everything,
But at least I know it's true.

I hate that you broke a promise,
Even though I did too.

I hate myself for what I've done to you,
I hate myself for not always caring for you.

I know you care,
I know you lied.

I know you shared,
And I know you kinda tried.

I was going on normally,
My wounds starting to heal.

Then you broke and beat me,
My ribs bleeding once more.

The scratches and bruises began to blend in,
Until you told many little lies to make them show again.

I started to bleed out,
Calling your name.

I asked for the truth and you said okay,
But all I got was more small lies.

These wounds that started to heal,
You took the knife and cut them open.

You lied.

You know how much a promise means to me.

You know I hate liars- even if I am one.

But you still lied.