Tainted Friendship

Within me dwells an insidious presence,

A toxic friendship, casting shadows dense.

Once filled with laughter and secrets shared,

Now tainted, a web of emotional despair.

Laughter turned sour, secrets stained with pain,

I am shattered, broken, my spirit wanes.

Each encounter drains me, leaves me voiceless,

Doubt seeps in, my worth becomes noiseless.

Loneliness wraps around me, tight and cold,

Their manipulation suffocates, takes hold.

But within this darkness, a spark ignites,

Awakening courage, breaking toxic ties.

With strength, I confront the toxicity's might,

Setting boundaries, reclaiming my own light.

As the weight lifts, wounds begin to heal,

From the depths of darkness, a stronger me reveals.

Vowing to cherish my own happiness,

I emerge from the shadows, darkness less.

For in this journey of self-discovery,

I reclaim my worth, my soul's recovery.

No longer confined by toxic chains,

I embrace the freedom that freedom contains.

In the embrace of self-love, I find solace,

From the depths of despair, I rise with grace.

In this new dawn, I stand tall and true,

Nurturing my spirit, a love that's overdue.

For within me, the strength of resilience gleams,

A testament to the power of my dreams.

No longer bound by toxic ties that bind,

I walk a path where self-love I'll find.

Embracing life's journey, my heart set free,

I emerge from darkness, forever me.