an ode to the loveless, these are for you.

survival

you told me you loved me,
then you gave your love to her.
you said she was just a friend,
but she was obviously something more.
i forgave you,
you said you wouldn't do it again,
then you did it again.
you stomped on my heart,
and stole the light from my eyes.
took my last bit of trust,
and said i hadn't given you enough,
as if it was my fault.
you used me, lied to and about me, and you're doing fine.
and while i may not be fine now,
one day i will be.
i will be able to laugh at your selfishness and stupidity,
and how you made me believe i wasn't enough.
i will recognize i deserve someone who is going to give me the world,
not rip it out from under me.
the light in my eyes will glow brighter than any star,
and i will survive this.