hated

Poison leaked from their lips,
Lies and deception followed.
I stood there.
Taking the stares of hatred,
The glances of resentment.
Why was I still here?
I knew I should've left when I had the chance.
I know I am hated.
I know they hate me.
But I wasn't there for them.
I was there for someone else.
I left though.
I was swallowed by darkness.
I tried being nice.
I tried being kind.
Yet,
I still took their hatred because I felt as if I deserved it.

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