.

I was the one who sacrificed

(not just this but everything

that I knew, that I felt, that I

believed with all my heart)

and you're still standing here

your vilifying eyes

accusing me,

making me your enemy

because I tried

when no one else

gave a damn.

.

And I'm sorry

that I ever did anything at all

because it would be worth

your suffering

for your smile.

.

Well, wouldn't it?

.

Anyway, I found the secret

to living long and well:

never do anything

for anyone else.

.

I hope that makes you

.

happy.

.