Forever is Long

I gave you my heart, gave you my life
Dealt with the sadness, the anger and strife
I was a matter of convenience for you to adore
And if it wasn't convenient treated like a whore

Around your friends you made me the joke
Clowning on me until laughter made them choke
And if sadness should surface to darken my day
Then to me you would have nothing to say

And — as if silence alone wasn't enough
Take one step further and withhold your touch
Belittle my likes, stomp on my dreams
Then act all offended as I'm reduced to screams

I've given so many years and tears
Released my peers and struggled with my fears
Had promises broken and hopes torn apart
Cycled through like stock at the shopping mart

Emotions that changed as if purchased in bulk
Still I remained even with you angry like Hulk
Giving into your pleasures with none of my own
Slowly disappearing until my identity is blown

Because "Forever" I said I would stay with you
But "Forever" is long so there's one thing to do
I've already broken my own code, my own rule
Unlike Humpty Dumpty I don't repair with glue

Feeling empty I say this emotion all gone
I thought I was smart but I still missed your con
Devoid of all feeling it's time that I leave
Don't waste anytime pretending to grieve.