I’m too sad to write
You took my words away

I replaced “it’s not okay”
With “I forgive you”
Until my heart that was once
Overflowing with love to give only to you
Shriveled up into a cold hard crumb
That only felt hate
I let that fire in my chest burn long enough
To **** who I used to be

There’s a hole in your throat
Where your harsh words
were once birthed
Your once strong exterior
Is now slouching flesh
You’re wrinkled, worn
The chemo left you sick

It’s a soft tender love
That kisses your forehead
And gently strokes your hair