Toxic Trait

My toxic trait is

I am co-dependent

I am co-dependent

So I allow him sell me dreams with his words

And disregard his opposing action

I am co-dependent

So remind myself I am still learning and growing

Sometimes growth hurts

I am co-dependent

So I continue to strive for perfection

I know once I reach it

His hands will soften

I am co-dependent

So I reassure him still love him

Laying my head in his lap

As I pick myself up off the

I am co-dependent

So I spend my life proving I will never leave

Proving I am worth the stress I cause him

Proving that even though I am the only one who can turn him into this monster

Maybe he needs me just as much as I need him

Maybe love can change a man

But I love him no more than he loves me

No more than I love myself

There is no love in co-dependenc