Poems

The Lesser Evil

I've learned to say No

Not because I disagree,

But because I've chosen to

Protect myself from the danger that is to come.

You may think me of being defiant,

An insurgent, but I am

Only trying to turn my No to a shield.

A shield to wear when you come with

Your battle of inevitable.

I learned that the more I say No

And stand with it,

I'm telling myself I get power over myself.

I battle between the choices of either

Being subjected to a relationship where only

One has the upper hand, or one where

We'd both work hand-in-hand.

I do things to please, you,

Hide my bad habits, to be "Perfect" for you

I didn't know you were supposed to

Love me with them.

So now,

Now I've got a better choice

It's either I fight back even if you'll leave, or I don't.

But you'll leave either way.

It's a fixer-upper,

These kinda things won't last.

You won't be here for much longer

You won't run with me a second lapse

So it's time for this choice

And I choose the lesser evil.

Even if it'll hurt me still

But you left me, no choice.