Human Eraser

Sweet 16, innocence and bliss,
Arrogant youth buoyant with trust,
in six months shattered, true love's kiss,
and its angry shadow, no more than lust.

Lost out at sea and so unaware,
I cling to the drifting delusions,
with your arms as my life vest, there's nothing I fear,
unwilling, unable to see past your illusions.

Long heart to hearts
and intentions so pure,
nine words it takes to blast me apart,
gone is the one thing of which I was sure.

I cling and I wait for week upon week,
my many false hopes beginning to wane,
hearts humbled and crumbled, persistence made meek,
never has life held such unending pain.

My attempts to move on,
briefly foiled by the past,
I continue to drown in this deadly pain,
this new love won't last.

After years of openness between myself and yours,
she spars her way in and things start to change,
You lock up your secrets, your soul will not pour,
She is a mystery far out of range.

I am not worthy, cut from your life,
tainted, unwanted, and void of my faith,
I am cut to the quick with your butterfly knife,
You've no reservations, and I fade like a waif.