You

• Tamika Jones, Grade 11
• Poetry
• 2013

I gave you my trust
You pocketed it in your hands
Not knowing that you would soon misplace it
I gave you my trust

I gave you my sweetest smile
You were not hesitant in its return
Not knowing that your expression would soon become blank
I gave you my sweetest smile

I gave you my happiness
You said I was your world
Not knowing that all worlds must one day disappear
I gave you my happiness

I gave you my life
You said I didn’t have one
Not knowing that your cruel words would soon become true
I gave you my life