New Me

The empty shell of my former self
Like the barrenness of a dry well
The foolish sacrifices of all these years
Futile attempts to mask my deepest fears
I waited for you to transform my life
Only for you to cause me deep strife
I turned the cheek and walked away
Ever since you crossed me that day
My days are no longer the same
This new lifestyle helps me keep sane
There's nothing wrong with a little escape
My tolerance for distress needed a break
The grass truly is greener on the other side
Why did I lie to myself after all this time?
To merely uphold an image I was not
Depriving myself of pleasures I sought
Forgive me, prince charming no more
Breaking the lock on that forbidden door