Why did I ever

Think you would respect my no

When I said it

I have been butchered

By your words your actions and

By your *****

Empty promises

Hang on the line next to

Your ***** laundry

Just because you did

Not notice does not mean

I handled it well

Sweetheart what makes you

Think that you will be anything

More than doormat

As the walls close in

The demons inside my head

Steal every breath I take

I fault myself

For falling in love with your lies

Instead of the truth

My words weren't abusive

When I said them in that tone

He stated to me

Shame on me

Shame on me for not pushing the label further.

Shame on me for not recognizing your true colors.

Shame on me for being deceived by your continuous empty promises.

Shame on me for ignoring the endless trail of red flags.

Shame on me for embracing your abuse with open arms.

Shame on me for accepting your disrespect.

Shame on me for allowing you to destroy the tenacious woman I am.

Shame on me