when she’s little she loves him the most

she loves him best

but then he can’t hide the crack(s)

and slowly she loves him less

–

the disappointment seeps in like thick black tar

it hardens around her heart

so not even all the broken glass can smart

she’s grown up but she’s so scared to love

because she spent it all fifteen years before

on someone who always left her striving for more

–

it’ll never be enough