He flattered her as he flattened her
sucked out
her laughter
siphoned
her vitality away
one
drop at a time
until
she became two-dimensional
He paired cruel insults
with rare
compliments
eroded
her spirit
by
belittling her
convinced
her no one cares
except
for him
He made his harsh world hers
forced her
to choose him
before
her parents and over her siblings
isolated
her from their love
demanded
she love no one
except
for him
He scorned her appearance
amplified
her imperfections and flaws
derided
her
as
worthless and unlovable to everyone
except
for him
He mocked her interests
stole her
away from her nature
moved
her into his goals
while
tearing apart her dreams
bullied
her into forsaking everything
except
for him
He vindictively cut her judgment
taught her
to doubt her decisions
commanded
she trust no one
except
for him
as he brainwashed her
day by day
year after year
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