A choice

Those 3 words spoken with anticipation
“I love you too” I replied without hesitation

A smile settled in on your face
But I saw a smile that was out of place

A forced grin you show as you hide your lies
The person you became is one I despise

For he is not the person I found love for
He’s just a guy who started a war

A long drawn out battle between you and I
2 against 1 because of your new guy

The battle ended with you as the victor
But I still fought hard and wasn’t a quitter

The bruises and scars for all to see
Eventually you’ll rue the day you ever crossed me

Because now I’m stronger with a voice
I can fight back because I have a choice

Either hold on to the pain of the past
Or speak my truth and be freed at last

Reviews

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This really resonated with me on an emotional level. Being lied to in a relationship is just a vile thing. It really destroys a piece of you, a good part. The piece that allows you to care and love. Your poem captures the deceit one feels when a relationship goes bad from lies. A heartbreaking piece indeed.