Metaphors Beneath the Riptides

To Lies, Cries and Unsaid Goodbyes

To Lies, Cries and Unsaid Goodbyes

I love how you forgot your promises—
   that I will never see darkness again;
   that we'll be in this lifetime and next—
   as if you never really said them

I love how you forgot your "I love you's"
   and that I will always be your best part
   and your light amidst life's darkest hues;
   that you'll always find your way back

I love how you watched me drown
   from the sweet lies you pushed me in
   from where you said you'd saved me from
   as if you never let any of it happen

I love how you watched me bleed
   from the scars you've drawn on my skin
   from all your made-up prince stories
   and blamed every single pain on me

I love how you broke my heart
   then watched me pick up its pieces
   as if you know nothing of my fall back
   as if you never wanted it to happen

I love how you shattered me
   and found pleasure in my dark haze
   I love how you played everything
   and say that it was I that cared less

I love how you broke my heart and blamed it all on me
thinking I'd let it go, but baby, watch me turn you in