Those Simple Words

What I’m about to say is coming straight from my heart
And I promise you, its tearing me completely apart
Connected together by blood, disconnected by such small simple words
Small simple words that had so much hidden meaning, it's almost absurd
The words that you said shouldn’t have even been a thought
You are toxic, I am not, which is why we always fought
I’m not taking any responsibility for the words that came out of your mouth
Because it broke my ribs in half, causing my heart to jump out, say goodbye and head south
Those words… I can’t forgive…. And I refuse to let it slide and just simply forget
Breaking a bond with you would be easier to break if I didn’t know you, that’s my only regret
You let yourself go Mom, and at the same time… you… let me go
This is harsh, this is cruel, but it’s how I feel, and I needed you to know
Those words that you effortlessly said… 
They are constantly replaying inside of my head
For a short while, you were making me feel lifeless.. So empty.. So dead
Now whenever I think of you, all I can see is nothing… but red
Because of those small simple words, you need to know that I am not okay,..
And that there isn’t anything you can do, or even begin to say..
Because times have changed and I’m putting myself first.. And I need to send you away..
This is killing me more than you can imagine
But it was those small simple words that you said that made me make this decision
I love you more than anything Mom, but I can’t do this anymore…
Our relationship… our bond… its officially broken forever
Whenever you’re thinking of me, and when you begin to cry..
Simply do me a favor, and remember the time you looked me in my face.. And said 
……………………..”You’re the reason I want to die”…………………….

Stephanie Davis
10/26/2022