Bruised

Tell me the words I desire to hear, your honesty is optional.

Bandage my deepest wounds,  while cleansing your bloodied blade.

Be so selfless to put me first, only to use me as your human shield.

Take the courage to lash out at my enemies, just to feed your own ego.

Praise me for my generosity, knowing I'm gullible enough to give you what you want.

Beg me for my forgiveness, only to repeat your betrayals.

Confide in me your fears, just to take from me my hopes.

Create in me a purpose, then reveal it to be meaningless.

Leave me with my darkest thoughts, making your escape with my dreams.

Set the standard for my expectations, left with nothing but a broken promise.