And I'm Still Here

You said you chose me

Because of my sarcasm. Because

You never saw me be

Anything but happy. Because

I was too sweet. Because

You didn’t deserve me but you

Would sure as hell take care of me. Because I

Was perfect cuddling size and

I was so cute and

So small and it was funny

When I acted like a five-year-old who was

Amazed

By everything the world had to offer.

You said you chose me

Because it made sense.

I

Was your princess,

But you had always been my prince.

 

You always made fun of me,

In a teasing sort of way,

For never having a solid opinion

Or not eating enough

But you held me while you slept and kissed me

Every chance you got because,

Even though the teasing was restless,

So was your heart and,

God,

Did you feel bad for the other guys

Who really messed up by letting me go.

So you

Teased me about my recklessness and,

When I pretended to pout,

You threw me over your shoulder and

Carried me around

Like a fighter showing off his prize and

You never saw the smile

You still put on my face.

 

I chose you

Cause you’re perfect and I’d

Still choose you now;

Despite the tears running down my face

When I think of your lips touching

Anyone’s but mine.

Despite how upset you make me

When I’m trying to be calm or how I am really trying

To pull myself together

And you manage to break apart three

Months

Of work in a matter of

Hours. I’d choose you

Despite the constant nagging of promises

You never intended to keep

And

Clichés I should’ve known

Were too good to be true but you

Were always so honest

And you were so heartbroken so I convinced myself

That you wouldn’t lie to me.

Maybe

You would come around

One day,

And I hate this girl that I’ve become;

Bitter and emotional

And

Someone who exists for the sole purpose

Of craving someone

Who doesn’t realize how loved he truly is and

I never wanted to be less than

The strong girl

You believed me to be

But I guess that’s what giving your all does.

I gave

My heart to you and,

Months later,

You still have it.

 

So you said that you chose me

Because of my sarcasm. Because

You never saw me be

Anything but happy. But maybe you only chose me

Because I was there.