I am so used to ripping myself apart
in service to others,
expecting
and receiving little in return,

that of course I am stuck
on the one person who said,
"I am selfish,
and cannot give you what you deserve.
I will not do this to you."

Of course I am stuck
on the one person
who realizes they will take and take
but will not give,
what I know I can survive,
and so they do as I would.

I would not do this to me,
and yet he has.

I am so gone.