Farewell Brown Eyes
by: Lisa Erawoc

I thought you cared when you said I was beautiful
I thought you cared when we kissed for the first time
I thought you cared when we made love
I know you did not make me any promises
Not sure what I expected
I poured out my heart and soul
Only to be trampled on
You were right…. I played the victim much too long
It’s time to let go, to free myself of a lie
I refuse to be used by you
Only to leave me empty each time
I do not hate you, I wish you well
So long brown eyes…..
Sing your songs to someone else

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