NO LONGER YOURS

I became your wife

Because you made me feel safe,

Because your words were perfect,

And always found their way.

I gave you my trust, slowly, wholly,

Without listening to my gut.

All I wanted was a husband —

Not a manchild

Throwing tantrums in disguise.

Slowly, the colours began to fade,

Until everything turned black and white.

And to my dismay,

There was far more black

Than light.

I showed tolerance and mercy,

Loved you like a child,

Never knowing

I was slowly losing my mind.

Being away from you made me happier.

I slept better.

I ate better.

I wasn’t afraid to dine alone,

Because I knew

I brought more to the table

Than you ever did.

With you, there was no veil —

What you liked, I liked.

What you did, I did.

Until I forgot

Even my most basic needs.

You crossed my boundaries,

Not once,

But often.

You never took responsibility,

Only refuge in blame.

You slandered my name,

My character,

To cover the emptiness

Of who you truly were.

And slowly,

I stepped out of the picture

You were so desperately painting.

I realised —

You were just a boy,

Refusing to learn,

Refusing to evolve

Into the man I believed you could be.

When I chose to leave,

You chose threats.

To hurt me.

To ruin my name.

I faced you one final time,

Endured the abuse —

Not because I was weak,

But because I knew:

Once I walked away,

I would rise.

Like a phoenix from ashes.

If I could survive

Such adversity,

Imagine how high I could soar

In peace.

So this time,

I chose myself

Over a boy

Pretending to be a man.

I walked away with dignity,

My head held high.

And if there’s one thing

I must thank you for —

It’s this lesson:

Always choose yourself

Over a half-baked man.

Thank you.

And farewell —

Forever.