I was cheated on, and I left
“You could’ve stayed” people say
If I stayed, I could’ve surpassed the memories
he had with his former lover
but if we were to keep loving another year
what difference could it have made?
If loving means constantly counting and keeping track of time
then I still won’t mind beginning again
I won’t mind waking up one morning and saying,
“it’s day one with this man”
for I know that there is a change needed in this life
and it starts with cleansing myself
from the stains I got from the toxic hands
that once touched me
“If only I stayed” I say
I know I’d wake up each day with dismay
knowing that the person I am with
is the very person capable of betraying me
He inflicted a deep wound
it may heal
but just because it scarred
doesn’t mean everything he did won’t be remembered.
❤️
Forever Winter 