You used to be my identity; an idealistic version
of not who I was—but who I longed to become.
Friendship rarely came easily, so when you promised
you would never leave my side, I trusted you.
I was wrong.
You cast a thundercloud over the sunshine in my life
that drenched me with the tears I was too numb to cry.
You were my greatest mistake, but I’ve grown
strong enough to resist your manipulation.
Most of the time.
Self-hate was a diversion that inhibited me from seeing
the malicious monster you’d hidden behind the façade
of an endearing friend.
But I’m paving my way to a life where happiness awaits
on a platter of the indulgences you forbid me to enjoy.
I’ve begun to embrace freedom even though you still cling
to the little girl you once controlled
who is now an independent woman.
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