Perhaps I should thank you
for your vanity
for using me
and bleeding me dry
looking deep into my eyes
and lying with your smile
with such skill and venom
I did not know could be real
for twisting my words
abusing my honor
and breaking my heart
the shame
the pain
I do not know which was worse
I know I should thank you
for your purpose
I am only now
willing to open my eyes
for you were but a mirror
to the shadow I would not see
I must know
to learn and grow
so I thank you
and bless you
from a more enlightened man.
