I built a sanctuary, stone by stone,
A place where you never had to be alone.
I guarded your name when the world was unkind,
Only for you to leave poison behind.
To hide from the truth of what you have done,
You turned to the shadows and started to run.
Whispering stories to blacken my name,
Trading my kindness for seasons of shame.
You speak of "disgusting"; the word is a mirror,
As you pull the lie closer, the image gets clearer.
It isn’t my shadow that haunts every room;
It’s the web that you spun on a desperate loom.
So let them believe every word that you say,
Let them take sides as you lead them astray.
If two years of truth can be erased by a whim,
Then let the whole memory sink till it's dim.
I won't chase the rumors or scream at the wall,
I’ll stand in my silence and let the mask fall.
The cost of your "safety" was my reputation,
But I’m finding my peace in this final vacation.