I Trusted You

You twisted
All I said
Exaggerated
And warped my words

I trusted you
Didn’t think
You capable

Stabbed me in the back
Why would you
I trusted you

Let my guards down
Believed in you
I trusted you           



AP:  Honorable Mention 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Inman Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 11:20 AM
A deeply emotional write, Line.
Gauthier Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 2:48 PM
Thanks, James.
Kiser Avatar
June 11, 2019 at 8:52 AM
My gosh, we've all been there; well done.
Gauthier Avatar
June 11, 2019 at 11:51 AM
It somehow helps to realize that everyone goes through this. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, ML.
Mcguire Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 11:06 PM
Been there. The biggest hurt in my life was from a sibling.
Gauthier Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 11:26 PM
Yes for sure, family hurts the deepest.
Sands Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 2:59 PM
Oh, so powerful and hurtful when that happens. You have expressed this well. Take care Line!
Gauthier Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 11:26 PM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Heidi.
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