I called last night

You answered

My voice shook

Yours rang true

That’s how it always is

You break my heart and claim I took yours

My head spins every time we talk

Is it me?

Am I in the wrong this time?

I cry

I scream

Then I remember

I can’t be me if I don’t stand up for myself

You love

But only to control

You care

But only to brag

I am not your toy

I am strong

I am more

More than this bullying

More than your manipulation

I am me

And that is all I will ever need