A Thousand Lashes

A Thousand Lashes

You never think about what you say
How every harsh word is like a crack of a whip
One lash, two, then more and more
Before long my heart is bleeding and bare
Is this what you wanted?
For me to be completely broken and weak?
Before long this is all I can feel around you
Beaten and unworthy
Of the love I gave you so graciously
Every hateful word is another thorn in my heart
Another lash to my back
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But your words have defiantly hurt me
A thousand lashes
A thousand lies
A thousand painful ways to die
But I still love you
Goodbye