there was a silly girl

who didn't see

the mistake she made

by trusting me



she gave her heart

she gave her all

and I tripped her up

just to watch her fall



I felt big by

making her small

used sarcasm and anger

kept her back to the wall



I didn't listen

I didn't see

that she stopped loving

wanted only to be free



now I’m sorry

but it comes too late

for too long I sowed meanness

and now I reap her hate



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