Crown of Shame

Finally ending a dysfunctional relationship

Our once “everlasting love”
has come to its end

There’s no more need to
deny or pretend

It’s difficult and painful for me to admit

You weren’t fully in the relationship and couldn’t commit

The games you played were a convincing disguise

Your well executed performance
deserves a Nobel prize

You toyed with my emotions as if you found it amusing

Without regard for my heart you were bruising

In retrospect you are not
completely to blame

Not ending it sooner is my crown of shame

For too long I overlooked and
made every excuse

Lying to myself your
actions were not abuse

The road to become me again will be long

But with every day i will grow a llittle bit more strong

Reviews

[Ash]

I love this one too I agree with Pete a bad relationship can suck the life out of us my last one did with me I hate that and nobody should treat you that way just like my poem Treated like royalty you should be treated like a princess because princesses are better than queens I hope you find someone better!!!!

[FlaLover]

Thank you for your kind words. What i endured was horrible. But I hope by reading this someone else will end their relationship that is similar to mine.
I appreciate you!

[Ash]

no problem

[retreating ghost]

That's so honest to accept you couldn't leave when you should have, it's a good piece

[FlaLover]

Thank you for reading and commenting. Confronting the evil i endured and analyzing what I could and should have done differently to minimize the drama has not been easy. Accepting responsibility for my actions (or lack thereof) has made me stronger.
I value your opinion.

[Pete]

no one needs that type of crown. a bad relationship can suck the very life out of us, robbing us of who we really are. nicely said although unsettling. great rhyming.

[FlaLover]

Thank you for reading. Your comments are important to me.
The crown isn't quite as visible as it was once. Writing about certain things in my past has helped me confront, process and rice above.

[Pete]

... good for you i say, whatever it takes ...

[Betty Hermelee]

a very difficult time for you or anyone one of us…. the longer it goes on, the harder to break it up….. yet it sounds like you have the strength to move to another path, where hopefully you will find happiness
Warmly, B

[FlaLover]

I truly appreciate you!
I am learning how to be "me" again. I am more aware of the subtle signs of a dysfunctional relationship to help guide me before getting too involved in the future.
I would love it if by reading this someone will decide to end a relationship similar to mine.

[Betty Hermelee]

Most Welcome!
Warmly, B

[living lavender]

this one speaks volumes. the flow of this is beautiful.
{strong message imbedded in this piece.}

[FlaLover]

Your encouragement and support is important to me.
Thank you!

[FlaLover]

Thank you for the words of encouragement