The Fault That Lies With You

This poem was back when I was in an abusive relationship and had no idea how to let go of it or release it.

When you love a selfish man you are always alone.
People have no sympathy.
"You willed it." They say.
And his abuse is always "your fault".
The excitement of making up makes you feel he can change.
The deception of his words are a sweet melody
And it is the greatest fall to hell when the lie is revealed.
It was done to lure you in, to make you comfortable.
The cycle is viciously repeating itself.
You are the fool and it is "your fault" once again.
Like you wanted the man you love so much to continue hurting you...
Like it's all you ever hoped for,
instead of dreaming of happiness,
instead of dreaming of change.
It's "your fault" for falling in love, dreaming, and believing in him.
It's "your fault" if you dare speak against his crimes.
It's "your fault" when you are strong.
It's "your fault" when you are weak.
A selfish man takes none of the blame,
never for deceiving, never for manipulating,
and never ever for breaking promises.
It's "your fault" that he preys on your vulnerability,
your fears, your hopes, tears and fears.
By peers and pain you are blamed.
"You should have known better."
or
"You asked for it."
Either side is all the same, it is "your fault".
There is no victim in this game.
There are no sympathizers for the pain.
Your trust, your hope, your love was betrayed,
and it's "your fault".
"Your fault."
Always
"YOUR FAULT".