Before you, love was something I wanted
a partner was something I daydreamed about
someone to share my secrets with
then you showed up
Eager to please, I went along with what was said
I became passive, you became aggressive
innocent beginnings, long phone calls
secrets were shared, things only you know
I wanted attention and a friend, but you
you wanted more
more was something I could not give
Feelings were hurt
Egos were bruised
You called me a sinking ship
full of venom, you wished you never met me
like a fool, I forgave you
Anger began to fill my heart
The last time we spoke left no room to speak again
I blocked out most of what was said
ways were parted
scars remained
Almost a year ago I met you
You knew me in a way you did not deserve
I am still wounded, unhealed
Before you, love was something I wanted