(photo by Kim D.)
You don’t know what it feels like unless it’s happened to you
Blocked from defending yourself as the villain tours the town
To be victimized for years but you never said a word
You didn’t want to bother anybody
To turn the other cheek and just walk away
There’s no fight if there’s no opponent, or so you thought
But your silence only allowed for words to be filled in
Skillfully crafted words, the most manipulative kind
You tolerated the lies and staged little plays
The watchers, the followers and said nothing
Believing the high road would keep you in good standing
But you didn’t factor in doubt
And you didn’t factor in loyalty
You didn’t recognize the skill of the villain
Because these are not skills you possess
Your innocence betrayed you
