Once Fooled, Twice Shamed

I don't know why I'm scared
when I know we've been here before,
fooled once by your cheap apologies
and betrayed by your heartless hug.

Nerves rumble in my stomach
at the mention of your name,
remembering every word, every lie,
and every excuse you ever made -
every attempt to buy my forgiveness!

But as the old saying whispers
around the world:

"Fool me once, shame on you,
Fool me twice, shame on me."

Your second chance will never be,
because never again
will you get so close to me!

Saffie
23

1/11/14