You left me with a memory
A story I'll never forget
You did me a favour
Gave me a lesson to remember

Lashes jewelled with tears
Days of regrets
Promises that were foreign
Apologies that meant nothing

You left me with low expectations
Not necessarily a bad thing
Used to the abuse
You left me with thick skin

You left me with life skills
And defensive mechanisms
Taking nothing for granted
Always appreciating simple things

You left me stubborn
With unshakeable morals
You left me strong
Able to pick myself up after a fall

I am left thinking the worst of life is over
I've met a bad apple I've met them all
You've left centuries of wise in just a young soul
You left a winner who takes all