Sincere Goodbye

You found me when I was troubled,

But now my pain has been doubled.

You saw me as some poor weak toy

That you could abuse and enjoy.

You played cruel games with my mind;

But now you are going to find

I’m not timidity’s daughter,

Afraid to leave this troubled water.

Instead I will take some sweet oil,

Not to calm but to begin my toil.

And when the oil has widely spread,

I wait to see you fill with dread.

For here is the surprising catch:

I will take a fiercely lit match

And ignite your sad little realm

Leaving you to man your small helm.

So this rat escapes your cages

As the conflagration rages;

And I will sing this, my swan song,

Thus bidding you a fond so long.

And as I blow a final kiss

That I hope you just cannot miss;

Recall I came in innocence,

Not with a dead or numb self-sense.

You thought I’d stay for any length;

But you reckoned without my strength.

So as the ashes cloud the sky,

Please enjoy my sincere goodbye!