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Ripe To Rotten
I loved the sound of your voice
Now, I hate how you manipulated me
I loved how I felt in your arms
Now, I hate that I let you on top of me
I loved when I always feel reassured
Now, I hate how you still think that I’m yours
I loved seeing my picture in your wallet
Now, I hate how you had no problem hurting me
I loved doing what I love with you
Now, I hate the imprint you left on my favorite things
I loved that we connected
Now, I hate how you treated and continue to treat my friends
I loved seeing you come to my performances
Now, I hate how you made me feel like I wasn’t enough
I loved how accepting your family was
Now, I hate that they didn’t see what you did
I loved planning a future with you
But, I hate how you took me for granted

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Writing this poem took a lot of thought and energy due to it being about my past abusive relationship. This is a poem relating to the deceitful expression of love. What you may think is love at the time can turn out to be something nasty, and you only realize after the blindness caused by that person ceases.