I love you,

we're told,

is the most wonderful-

desired emotion.

Some search

their entire life.

Some

have never been without.

Some hope the truth

lies

with those who

hurt

"Because they love you".

Mothers-

who want to change you

"Because they love you"

Fathers-

who want to touch you

"Because they love you"

Partners-

who won't hesitate to hit you

"Because they love you"

Friends-

who will use your forgiving personality

"Because they love you".

 

It's not love.

It's abuse.

It's scarring

and leaves you empty

drained

till you're

n o t h i n g