I'm sorry That I let the pain Twist me into someone new Someone wrung out and tired Wary hearted Using distance as protection But I was once fooled For my love was turned into a social scandal Mocked And demoralised Desires turned into Whispered taboos My devotion Became a mark of shame My trust A sign of weakness Everything I was became a story of pity So I blamed myself Changed myself Became as cold as the heart he gave me