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
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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