Strong...

Loving you was knowing the warmth of the sun on my skin

Your touch was like a soft breeze caressing my soul

Allowing you deep inside where no one else had gone before

Your love gave me purpose and hope

Your arms were my home,

By your side, I felt complete.

In an instant, my world was turned upside-down

The love I knew betrayed my trust

The love I knew broke my heart

The love I knew shuttered my dreams

The memories now are all but an illusion.

You erased the future I thought I knew.

Go far away with your excuses.

No words or actions will clean the slate

I made my choice, and let me be

Not a thousand tears will take the pain

Keep your distance and let me grieve,

for the love that could have been.

My heart is aching, but it's strong

Those who care for me are sheltering me with love

Cleaning the deep wounds of deceit you left behind

The spirits of those I lost embrace me from beyond

In my dreams, I feel their presence comforting my soul

I am not alone; I am not alone!

I will mend the broken pieces in my core.

You will be a memory of what was not meant to be.

I am not alone, and I am strong!