Untitled (and formerly unpublished). A dirge, but with hope.
Last month
I allowed myself to be hurt
So that you might be free
to do as you chose.
Yesterday,
I allowed myself to be hurt
So that you might be free
to do as you chose
Today
You do as you choose
and I continue to be hurt
by what you choose.
Soon
You will be be free
to do as you choose
I won't be hurt any more.