My heart was in front of me,
And my fears left behind.
She was everything but she was nothing,
And she consumed every part of my mind.

She told me to drop my weapons,
So I let all my defenses go.
But her intent was never to love me,
I'm a fool.
But then again, how was I supposed to know?

What started as a flame,
Quickly became a roaring fire.
She ruined all that I treasured within,
So why do I still desire her?

She crept inside me and grabbed hold of my soul,
She took every part she wanted,
Leaving nothing for my own.
"Say you're in love with me.."
She beckoned, knowing I was weak,
Aha! She has control now,
Menacingly kissing me on the cheek.

I've come to learn that pleasing her is impossible,
At least for any period of time,
Always manipulating to get what she wants,
If you don't do exactly what she says, you've done a major crime.

"Once a cheater, always a cheater I guess,"
She said aloud as we walked under the moon.
It's my fault for believing from that statement, I was immune.

So with all the strength I have built for myself,
I force myself to stand.
Even though I want to, I know I love myself enough to know I can't give it a second chance.