These heavy chains were filled with rust,

Internal corruption breathed poison,

And now I watch a year turn to dust,

I stand at the edge, but you’re gone

 

You claim, you blame, you put it on me

My unhappiness I tried to change,

You do not love anymore, I see

Retrospect and hindsight feels strange

 

You claimed we were strong despite protest,

Such tainted beauty leaves me cold,

Were all my tears simply a waste?

We laid our cards, but both must fold

 

You want me to hate you, to be angry,

I admit, you nearly succeeded here,

My anger flashed, I could not see,

Words tumbled, stained by ink and tear

 

You will walk away claiming innocence,

You were manipulative and I was toxic

All I can do is wish you happiness

May we put to rest all that is chaotic

 

Yes I wanted more than you could give,

But of what I received I never asked,

Our ending I willingly can forgive

I am free to be myself at last

 

I’m happier now, freed from guilt,

But not because of your doing,

I’ll walk alone, and no longer wilt,

I hope she likes the diamond ring