"I promise I won't."
"I'm not, I swear."
"I'd never touch anyone but you."
"She's just a friend."
"I love you."
Lies you told me.
Lies I pretended to believe.
"I did, but..."
"It was a mistake."
"You didn't do anything wrong."
"I really am sorry."
Excuses you tried to give me.
Excuses I pretended to believe.
"You weren't good enough."
"You didn't give me what I needed."
"This is your fault."
"You don't deserve anything better."
Things you didn't have to say.
Truths you made me believe.
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the long way around
Poetrywhen life doesn't go the way you expect, when the road curves and you're forced to go the long way around... that's when life truly happens. Special thanks to @kacykrypton for the beautiful cover. **Disclaimer: If you are reading this on ANY site o...
