You know it’s not real

But it’s a thought you don’t want to see

So you tell yourself, loudly

That he loves you, that he cares

That your life together has not been wasted

You shout it loud

To drown the truth that will break you

Once you cannot avoid it any longer

He has used you, abused you

Cheated and lied

To him you are a convenience

Housekeeper, cook, bed warmer

A habit that suits him

Please, open your eyes

Yes, you may break, but still

You can put yourself back together

You are more than this

It’s time to rip this bandage off

Clean the wound, heal

And live again.