Setting You Free

In the shadows of fear, I dwelled for years.

Afraid to love, consumed by my tears.

But then you appeared like an angel in need.

And I found the courage to help; to lead.

I gave you my all; my heart and my soul.

Willing to go to any length to make you whole.

With pure love, care & unwavering devotion.

I lifted you up from the depths of emotion.

Yet despite the promises the vows we made.

You abandoned me leaving my heart frayed.

Pleading for trust with one final plea.

Only to leave me broken again in misery.

That day my soul howled in agonizing pain.

As I watched my love slip away so callously in vain.

You shattered my spirit & left me to decay.

A hollow existence with nothing to say.

Your words so sweet poisoned my trust.

Always begging forgiveness yet betrayal is a must,

For you showed me the truth I wished not to see,

That in this relationship there's no more 'We'.

Each promise you made a dagger in my chest.

Each lie you spun a cruel heartless jest.

You sucked the essence of me, leaving me bare,

A hollow shell, with nothing to spare.

No innocence remains, that child is no more. 

Why give life when you so quickly walked out the door? 

I never could imagine you will do worse than them, 

I can no more face her,  I feel so much shame. 

So I m forgiving you the last time, I am setting you free,

What you lost isn't just rare, I know God will have you see. 

No tears left to shed ; no anger to ignite.

Just emptiness lingering in the dead of night.

I am now but a vessel devoid of life's zest.

I am only a mere shadow, with no heart in my chest.

Written by Vrushali Deshpande