I’m Over This War

I’m over this war

That began long ago.

It’s an endless battle

With no real winners.

You strike

I defend.

You play victim

I get the blame.

It’s exhausting

Fighting with you.

How do you do it

With such a big smile?

While I’m consumed

With bitterness and hatred.

I can’t continue this way

It’s too burdensome.

Truthfully I deserve honesty

And people who love me.

So I’m letting you go

Cause I can’t hate you anymore.

As I let you go, I finally see

The truth you’ve been hiding.

That you’re so unhappy

And insecure and childish.

You take no accountability

And will never change.

It’s humbling you know

To see the truth.

But now that I do

I set myself free.

I put down my sword

Hold up my white flag.

Thank you for the lessons

And turn and walk away.

Written by Amanda Durocher

5.13.25