The Art of Saying No

I thought he was enough

Thought the way he choked me when we made love

Was his way of showing passion

Thought that throwing dishes was compassionate

Thought his little mistresses were friendly competition

Another way for me to prove my loyalty

I thought

I knew

What I was doing

Didn’t listen to grandma when she said

Baby, you just ain’t tired yet?

Taught that love was pain

Conditioned that love was supposed to hurt

Compromised my worth

For that quick fix

His chocolate was addicting

Sugar cravings

I need sex and cake when I’m feeling depressed

Sugar cravings

Feed demons

Detoxing phases

In tune with the seasons

My reasons for for not answering the phone for you

Have something to do with me not accepting your shit anymore

Your baggage

Your problems

Find your own solutions

I’m lightweight

Won’t catch me drowning in your mess anymore.