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In Love With Toxicity

An ode to unhealthy relationships

By Joe PattersonPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
In Love With Toxicity
Photo by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash

She was in love with toxicity. Overly attached to the lies and mistrust.

For her that unhealthy attachment was a must.

She loved the way he lied when he talked back.

Just when she thought she could get away she always walked back.

Whenever there was trouble for her man she would get into it.

Knew his way was no good, but was oh so addicted to it.

If only she could get away. At most she could spend a day away.

The exodus didn’t last long, she couldn’t stay away.

She was too addicted to that toxic potion.

Never would she get off train wrecked rollercoaster of emotion.

If she could she’d stay handcuffed to it for centuries.

She’ll never fall out of love with toxicity.

Odeheartbreak

About the Creator

Joe Patterson

Hi I'm Joe Patterson. I am a writer at heart who is a big geek for film, music, and literature, which have all inspired me to be a writer. I rap, write stories both short and long, and I'm also aspiring to be an author and a filmmaker.

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  • Pamela Williamsabout a year ago

    I love the rhythm. This is so good!

  • Tiffany Gordonabout a year ago

    WOW! You snapped on this one in a good way! This was 🔥! Hopefully she can eventually detach...

  • Michelle Liew Tsui-Linabout a year ago

    Whoa Joe. Am sorry for her!

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