It all seemed so real,

so normal,

so wonderful,

Who knew he'd change,

he'd beat her,

he'd leave,

Suddenly my life was shattered,

dreams were broken,

feelings were fake,

The world shunned me,

condemned me,

hated me,

So I looked other places for love,

acceptance,

myself,

Continually the world laughed,

beat me,

hated me,

Why should I turn to it,

trust it,

need it,

I DON'T