Lies

A story about lies in a relationship.

I lied to him.

I said the cold didn't bother me 

simply so he would take my jacket and be warm, 

and then clenched my teeth together 

so he wouldn't realize they were chattering.

I said that I didn't want anything from McDonalds, 

because not only did I not want him to spend his money on me 

but also because I'd rather he eat and I not 

then the other way around.

I said that I didn't want to know, 

because I'd rather be crying because I was worried about him 

than us both be crying because 

it's such a sore topic.

I said that I was fine, 

because I'd prefer for him to be fine 

while I am hurt

than to have us both be hurt.

He lied to me.

He said that he wanted to end the relationship 

because we don't talk enough, 

although I knew 

there was a deeper reason.

He said that my eyes were beautiful,

however it was quite obvious later

that he couldn't care less,

because he never looked at them again.

He said that he was just as hurt as I was,

because he loved me just as much,

but he was never hurt at all,

nor was he in love.

Yet he said he loved me.

Reviews

[Jamestown]

The lies that can happen in a relationship is so difficult, I'm sorry for your
pain, I know this road all to well. You wrote this with sincere emotions and I could feel
them, it is well written, thanks for sharing and b-blessed!