Dear sweet Vitriol,

Dear sweet Vitriol, I could never shut up about you, Lifting you up when I slipped. You saw me as naive and a fool, While you silently took away my sleep. I came up with so many excuses, So I could touch you, call you, and see you. You returned each with blatant refuses Always knew how to make me feel like a tool. When I was depressed, you said the space was my limit. You bought me a pair of shoes and asked me to stop acting timid. All the love you showed, I thought I could feel it. Only to realize what I felt was nothing but deceit. Last week, I went to our favorite restaurant, Watching the kids play from the window. Pleasant memories of you and I played like an echo. I wish I could erase the moment I asked about your scar. I won't admit it, but I can't erase you and me. You gave me my best memories and showed me how to live. Wish you taught me how to cheat, How to lie, All of it. As I glimpse at the sun, smile at the sea, The pain of letting go of the best of me, I can feel.