That's How You Can Quickly Shatter a Man's Heart

Your words saturated my soul
It was like it ignited a spark
For once I nearly felt whole
And it filled up my entire heart
I couldn't believe that it was true
That I was loved by someone so beautiful
I said some things, you said them too
But little did I know I wound up a fool

It's like you preyed on my good nature
Like you fed me nothing but desirable lies
You were ready to destroy my future
What is really going on behind those deceiving eyes?
Am I that hopeless and gullible?
Why didn't I see the signs at first?
I guess you saw someone emotionally unstable
And you pounced on it, giving me your worse

I guess you were able to sleep knowing I was torn apart
And that's how you can quickly shatter a man's heart

You were eager to quickly devour
The good character that I possess
And it was no sooner in sixty hours
That my heart was ripped from my chest
You didn't even have to be near me
You did it from a thousand miles away
You left me sulking in misery
While you sat there happy and okay

To think I should've known better
But in your web, I  got caught
You were a storm I couldn't weather
I already know it was my fault
But I didn't let it get out of hand
Perhaps I caught it before it could spread
It appears my heart didn't stand a chance
And now it replays over inside my head

You came in and you conquered, you played well, your part
And that's how you can quickly shatter a man's heart

I'll move on, I'll be okay
I've already removed the knife
Soon it will be the price you'll pay
I will get on with my life

Be careful out there, be aware
You could easily be left in the dark
When you open up and let someone in there
They can quickly shatter your beautiful heart.

by: James W. Mckay
June 6, 2015