Consequently

As soon as I left

Before she was there

Consequently, and simultaneously

Deafness fell upon you

Eager as I was to say

Few words describe how I felt

Go on, you say.

Have at me and let it out.

Instead I stand silently before you.

Joy stripped from my heart.

Killing all semblance of humanity.

Lost in unfathomable darkness.

My heart crumbles to dust.

Never again will I feel emotions.

Over and over I subjected myself to pain.

Promising, this time will be the last!

Questioning my sanity and ability to rationalize.

Risk factors negated all reward.

Somehow you managed to lure me back.

Traps set.

Unaware, though I should be, I'm caught.

Vicious cycle!

Wicked lies!

Xenophobia would have served me well as I know you not!

You've never been truthful, only wearing masks.

Zero love has been shared but my heart was left un-spared.