You broke a promise
That you knew you could not keep
And yet you promised it anyway
I took your promise to heart
And when you broke it
My heart shattered
It shattered into a million little pieces
My heart is the new Humpty Dumpty
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men
Could not put my heart back together
No matter how hard they tried
You promised me everything
And you gave me nothing
Now I sit here with a broken heart
I no longer accept promises.
Promises are made to be broken
And you broke your promise
Please wake up
I shake you gently
But no response
Not even a stir
Please wake up
Please
Please wake up
Why won’t you wake up?
I need you
Here with me
Please wake up
Please
Please wake up
I love you
Don’t leave me
Please don’t ever leave me
Not like this
Please wake up
Please
I beg up
Please way up
My beautiful child
My angel.
Thank you
Without the pain
And insecurity
You granted me
I wouldn't be
The women I am today
Without it, I would be weak
Frail, pathetic, timid
Thank you
Without these words
And hateful stares
You surrendered onto me
I wouldn't be
The fighter I am today
With it, I am now strong
Unbreakable, beautiful, mindful
I am free.
I know you are suffering.
Do not take it out on me.
Then take me out shopping.
And expect it to fix everything.
You have cut me
Deeply with your harsh words.
This band aid will never heal
A wound needing stitches.
You broke a promise
That you knew you could not keep
And yet you promised it anyway
I took your promise to heart
And when you broke it
My heart shattered
It shattered into a million little pieces
My heart is the new Humpty Dumpty
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men
Could not put my heart back together
No matter how hard they tried
You promised me everything
And you gave me nothing
Now I sit here with a broken heart
I no longer accept promises.
Promises are made to be broken
And you broke your promise
Please wake up
I shake you gently
But no response
Not even a stir
Please wake up
Please
Please wake up
Why won’t you wake up?
I need you
Here with me
Please wake up
Please
Please wake up
I love you
Don’t leave me
Please don’t ever leave me
Not like this
Please wake up
Please
I beg up
Please way up
My beautiful child
My angel.
Thank you
Without the pain
And insecurity
You granted me
I wouldn't be
The women I am today
Without it, I would be weak
Frail, pathetic, timid
Thank you
Without these words
And hateful stares
You surrendered onto me
I wouldn't be
The fighter I am today
With it, I am now strong
Unbreakable, beautiful, mindful
I am free.
I know you are suffering.
Do not take it out on me.
Then take me out shopping.
And expect it to fix everything.
You have cut me
Deeply with your harsh words.
This band aid will never heal
A wound needing stitches.
My arms and legs are pulled tight against the cold metal chair. I cannot move except turn my head to stare in horror at the instruments that will sing my pain in the near future. My muscles tighten and shiver in fear and anxiety. I begin to pray for someone to save me and bring me back home to safety. I pray for a hero.
I didn't have to wait long. My prayer was answer by a heavy door slamming shut and methodical tapping of shoes getting closer. With each second that went by the tapping got louder until each tap sounded like a pounding in my ears. My skin started to crawl and my breath came out fast and hard. I look around desperately for a w