I thought so little of myself that I let you trespass.
Walking carelessly through the places marked, ‘sacred.’
It was easy for you; you’d done it before in other places.
I endured the pain silently; thought it was what
I was supposed to do in the name of proving myself worthy.
You didn’t see the hurt in my eyes or the pain in my tears
Because I was being strong and patient, waiting
for you to turn and see me!
Eventually you did as you wiped my heart from your
feet and packed your things to leave.
I wasn’t the woman you once fell in love with, you said.
I’d changed, and you no longer recognized me.
I could swear I saw a tear as you told me how you
dreamt I’d be your queen, but I’d failed the test and,
so, you needed to move on.
I watched as you packed your bags and then your car.
Standing at the door I wondered if you’d at least wave goodbye.
You didn’t you were in a hurry, and she was waiting impatiently.
Her jaw dropped as she noticed our similarities and the confidence left her eyes.
I mouthed two simple words as she continued to stare and with a smile I said,
“Thank you.”
