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Abuse

They say that you've gone crazy

And that your mind is in the slum

When you repeat your actions

But you expect a new outcome

 

I never thought I was insane

Until the day that we first met

You fought me on every little thing

To the point where I got upset

 

I told you to leave me alone

But you fought me on that too

You said you were only joking around

And that you understood my view

 

I forgave but didn't forget

Until the next time it came up

We were at each other's throats again

And I wanted to just break up

 

"But love doesn't quit" you said to me

"You can't just walk away"

Suddenly I felt it was all my fault

And by your side I decided to stay

 

The fights grew closer and closer

And slowly got more intense

It got so bad that out in public

Strangers came to my defense

 

They say that you've gone crazy

And that your mind is in the slum

When you repeat your actions

But you expect a new outcome

 

They say that I've gone crazy

And I guess what they say is true

'Cuz no one seems to understand

Why I keep forgiving you

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Written by
willow-anne
American
Published
Apr 6, 2016
Lines·Words
32·208
Notes

Hey there everyone, because of the subject of this poem I just wanna take a couple minutes to address abusive relationships and say it is okay to end a relationship that has become toxic and that you do not need to feel guilty about it. Never let the other person guilt trip you into staying with them if you don't feel safe/loved/etc. It is important to take your own needs and health into account. If your significant other is manipulating you/abusing you physically or mentally, or making you feel unsafe then please get out of the relationship and seek help if you need it. You do not deserve that, and I promise you the person is not worth the pain they are putting you through. It may seem hard, but I promise there is a world full of opportunities and people who want the best for you. Things get easier when you are out of toxic, abusive relationships.

Stay healthy and stay safe <3

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