Now Love

He wanted children and a wifey. 

Not me. 

I sacrificed and gave him everything. 

I put my life on hold to play the role. 

I did everything I was asked, brave face, smile, die a little more. 

That’s the life he,

Wanted. 

I waited for him to make time for me. I begged and pleaded for him to speak. 

He said I’d never be enough. He said he was never in love. 

His freedom is nothingness. My freedom a key.

Now, I nourish my boys.

I’ll never take for granted little joys. 

Now, my life begins a new lease.

Floating on the black waters of peace. 

Now, I remember who I use to be. 

Now, I fall in love with me.