Damaged Goods

There are things in this world that are better left alone, 

stuff happens for a reason and you’ll have to learn on your own, 

This place has no mercy and neither do the people on its surface, 

Regardless of how we got here everyone must serve a purpose, 

Those closest are the first to teach you betrayal is always near, 

You think they want what’s best until words hit your ears, 

we’re family so you have to love me but when was that stated?, 

Family doesn’t abuse each other and take advantage just because we’re related, 

Crazy how the people to your left and right break you first before you’ve even dated, 

Then you find that special someone that tastes good in the beginning but doesn’t sit quite right, 

Your wondering why their gone so early before work or out a little too late at night, 

Suddenly every notification is another insecurity so you talk it out hoping it’s all okay, 

Little do you know there’s another spot being filled yet your loyalty is tainted with each passing day, 

Scars form all over as they carry heavy baggage to each new interaction, 

Finally you get away only to miss the same mess that sent you packing, 

But you have to move on and cut the chain dragging you back, 

Some will stick around to wait for you to fall and take ahold of the slack, 

If only they saw who you really are instead of trying to make you into who they wish, 

Its cool though the past is where it belongs and few names are left on this list, 

There are events in life that you can never forget or forgive from both friend and foe alike, 

Even after everything I still want you into orbit climb aboard let’s take flight.