I Almost...

I almost prayed
for us,
But then I just gave up
Like when you gave up on me

I almost forgave you
Like you taught me to do
But then you planted the seed
And watered it every night

I almost hurt you
Like when you had hurt me
I wanted to claw your eyes out
But, how would you look at yourself in the mirror?

I almost cried for you
Becoming everything you taught me not to be
Burning the bridge between us
Dousing the flames with gasoline

I almost lived but not for you
You took away my hopes and dreams,
Took away my reasons to live
Goodbye to you...my family