Manipulating, scheming lass
How could I let her so,
Break me down, and work my thoughts
Then watch her grow and grow

And as she took my energy
And used it for herself
I got weaker, down much deeper
And suffered with my health

Oh, she played a clever game
For her, I'd respect and trust
Little things I let her do
Was cos I wasn't fussed

And how she couldn't justify
She never took the blame
twas always someone else's fault
Excuses, always lame

Oh yes, I know I've been a fool
Trusting words, instead of actions
But never once did I expect
Bombardments of infractions

All's been said that can be said
Something in me's died
But I least can hold my head up high
And walk away with pride

And as I follow along life's path
Carrying lessons I have learned
I hopes she carries a few herself
to stop more fingers being burned

vanessa hughes

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