When You Took Your Mask Off
Your Soul For All to See

There was a time when I trusted everything you said
I had believed you hung the moon and stars up in the sky
Gladly, would I have followed you to the ends of the earth
It’s true, I put you on top of a marble pedestal way up high
Never thinking you were a forked-tongued serpent in disguise
Every word you spoke was nothing but a bald-faced lie
Infiltrating yourself smoothly into my peaceful life
You began to turn my little world completely awry
Only to stab me in my exposed back when I least expected it
Then to have you gaslight me until I break and cry
Impersonating as a confidante to gain my trust
You spread rumors like a vulture spreads its wings to fly
Your cruel love was a very special type of hate
It would not stop until you had bled me dry
Always taking advantage of my kindness and generosity
You professed that of course, you were the good guy
You declared to me that my creativity amazed you
All the while, you’re telling others, “Why does she even try?”
I would have bent over backwards to help you out of a tight spot
But now I would only serve you a great big shit pie
You tried to make me out to be the one that’s all a mess
In reality, your life is the one that’s all pigsty
So, as I watch you make a big old dunce of yourself
I take in a great big breath and let out a sigh
I know you think I won’t say a word to anyone
But keep fooling yourself, I’m not at all shy
I’ll kick your ass out the door
As I scream goodbye
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You thought you were cool
By stabbing me in the back
And spreading rumors
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You thought I was dumb
When I blindly believed all
The things your mask showed
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But you're the asshole
In this story, so you know
You’re the ugly one
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By your actions shown
The reflection of your soul
Unmasked, all can see




Comments (13)
Well you told them off! Wow, powerful!
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 You better tell them! Love your poem very relatable.
OOF! I felt that!
That was quite a slam. Bloody well done!
Not sure if I can say I like it because what's there to like in such a person? But it's relatable and well-written, most of us had at least one such person in their lives.
Wow, Combs... this touches me on a different level. I'm so sorry. I wish I could give you a hug 💝
This was so relatable. I'm so sorry you had to experience it too 🥺 Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
I love the spite in this MC, it's a different vibe than you usually do. My favourite is the asshole haiku! I won't assume it's autobiographical. But if is... send a signal and I'll add a name to my hit list!! 😉
Very well done! I can relate to this do much!
This is something ❤️
Phew! That was a serious reminder and a seriously good poem!
Wow ! You out did yourself on this poem . It could be turn into a movie. Don't mess with you.
Outstandingly good