Destroying Beauty

I watched you fall to the ground, bleeding and crying.
"I'm sorry, baby."

I watch you pick the pieces of your self-esteem up off the floor.
"I wanted to destroy something beautiful."

I watched you fight back the lies and the hatred.
"I love you."

I watch you stand up, wishing I could push you back down.
"I love to watch you cringe."

I watched you dust yourself off, wipe away the bloody tears.
"I will never do it again. I swear."

I watch you believe me, enough to even kiss me.
"I always lie."