The bruises that you left me, vivid on my arms,
a physical reminder of succumbing to your charms.

No one ever told me this is what you do

many of my decisions are all because of you

It seems so long since we first met,
while in my early teens.
I’ve left and then come back to you,
So many times, it seems.

Oh, the parties that we’ve had,
all the secrets that you know.
Beside me in life’s journey,
dependable friend, greatest foe.

The many falls, the broken arm,
so many times I came to harm.
Confidences that I’ve betrayed,
questionable decisions, I have made.

All because of you.

I’ve woken many mornings,
with a feeling of utter dread,
Not wanting to face the day,
nor wanting to leave my bed.

All because of you.

Now I’m hanging over the edge of it,
plastic bucket at the ready,
shame and grief engulfing me
feeling fragile and unsteady.

All because of you.

My life has reached an all-time low,
I’ve hit rock bottom, this I know.

Maybe, because of you.

Last night we danced a slow dance,
you took me somewhere new.
A beautiful reminder,
that me, I matter too.

The bitter truth of it all,
is a tragedy you see.
The problem was never you,
it always lay with me.

Such celebrity you have gained,
through language, food and art.
My beloved vino Blanco,
I think it’s time we part!