I listened to you at first,
Believing you had my best interest.
In the beginning, before the worst,
You needed a friend.
I was that friend and you rehearsed
The same apology, the same sorry.
I forgave you and jumped back in headfirst.
You said you’d stop
If worse came to worst.
I was scared to admit I enjoyed your company,
Even if your attention was coerced.
No one second guessed our relationship,
Even at the worst.
I loved you,
Even with your outbursts.