To Play the Villain

I think the worst part is

You could never see the way I saw you

The world had taught you such cruel lessons

It tore any bit of confidence you ever had

Insecurity was your greatest flaw

That fear tore you up inside

And made you mistrust anything I ever said

All I ever wanted to do was love you

But you couldn’t see yourself the way I saw you

Or maybe you chose not to listen

Because it was easier to listen to that fear

Than to accept the love you deserved

My words could never reach you

My poetry fell dead on your porch

In those days my world was a little darker

You wanted me to be your hero

But never let me into your tower

You wanted my light

Without giving anything back

Cause darling

No one is coming to save you

You have to save yourself

I wasn’t the hero of your story

But you made me the villain

If that’s what it takes for you to save yourself

I'll gladly play the role