Broken / Betty Burton
I could have climbed a mountain
I could have taken a hot air balloon ride
I could have been a world traveler
Or a rich man’s wife
But I lacked courage
Or self-belief
Because I was crushed
Your words broke me
I lost all hope
That did not stop you
You hurt me even when I was down
It gave you your greatest pleasure
But I sunk in a mound of despair
I tried to pull myself out
You were waiting to push me down
Now I know it is useless
Because the damage was done
Betty Burton is a passionate writer and is based in Virginia, USA.