Day 670 - Not How I Love

He hits her with words,
Leaving mental bruises behind,
Marks of man afraid of his own love.
He lies with the intent to deceive, 
Blends his words so imperfectly,
Yet she only continues to believe every line.
He just can't open his heart,
And like a bottle rocket, he explodes,
Blaming her for every misstep he takes.

She's become a weakened soul,
A fragile version of her former esteem,  
Giving so much, receiving nothing in return.
She feels the deception, time and time again,
Tears flow heavily down her cheeks,
He flees, as she apologetically returns.
Her heart is crippled, afraid to be alone,
So in love with a man who will never be,
Blinding her mind to all that she sees.