Once a Lover, Now a Devil By Richie Kharis

She told him "I hate you," but he took it as a joke Her smile was deceiving and her voice was relieving He only saw an angel with a figure like an eight And never bothered to take note of her repeated joke He told her, " Look, I love you—I'll take a blow for you." But she looked at him smiling as if his words were untrue Yes, I know, but I still hate you because that is what I do Again, he waved, but this time those words came sinking through  I see you working, defending me, and fighting for me I never wanted this, but I knew the dark would come to be Over the years, you kept thinking that I had agreed to this But the fact is, I never loved your guts; I never loved you His actions and wet eyes made her see him pure He thought his childhood savior would be his future cure But something can't be changed when it's already been done Though he stood smiling, he was far gone for sure Two years later, he was found wanting in the tavern Playing hearts and breaking souls was his only mission  He never cared about any feelings cause he had no reason  was once a lover, but now a devil with no return