Don't give up

They may break your heart

tear you apart, and you,

you’ve done nothing.

They may hurt you

with vicious lies,

manipulate you,

with sugary hellos,

endless goodbyes.

Don’t let them control you,

have every power

over you,

or break you apart.

Realize their only power

is what you give them.

It’s internal, a battle

waged within your soul.

Don’t give up.

Susan Elliott