I knew... (Overcoming Heartbreak) - Poem

I knew...

I walked across the high wire between your heart and mine

As I float light as a feather across your arm

Becoming putty in your hand 

I knew...

I knew

that I made a grave mistake

A miscalculation,,,

For an ounce of feathers weigh the same as a knife in my back;

a broken wing prevented me from flying to safety.

I knew...

I knew

you would disappoint me.

Our relationship was a balancing act 

between your ego and my insecurities.

You always thought of yourself

as a knight in shining armor riding to rescue me,

Your damsel in distress

My legs began to falter

as the ground you built me began to crumble.

I knew...

I knew

you would find someone new.

As I screamed out in agony,

I knew...

I knew

begging and pleading would stroke your ego

but feed into my insecurities.

With scraped knees and bruised dignity,

I knew... 

I knew 

I would be okay

without you.