Devastated

You say you're devastated that I left.

You weren’t
“devastated”
Red-faced
In my face
Manipulation.

You weren’t
“devastated”
Daughter
Needs attention
Medically.
“You’re fine.”

You weren’t
“devastated”
Daughter
“Please save my life”
You turned away.

You weren’t
“devastated”
Daughter
Self-harm
“Please help me”
"Talk to someone
Not me."

You weren’t
“devastated”
Daughter
Ocean-drowned
Attempted Homicide
Take him out to lunch after.

But now,
You’re
“Devastated”
Now,
Because you’re caught.

You needed us.

We masked your weakness
Hid your deficiencies
Lies,
White and cold.

I belong to me now.
My breath is my own
And I will say what I please.

I will speak no more lies
Of the pain you have caused,
The ruin you have left in your wake.

I no longer serve you.
Sit on your throne
Of bones
Alone.

You deserve nothing from me
Except for the truth.
You’re dead to me.