Because you took time for me
I opened up
Because you laughed with me
I became free
Because you told me you cared
I trusted you
Because you shut me out
I cried for you
Because you left me alone
I blamed myself
But because you hurt me
I will forever be wiser
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – because
Leigha Robbins 
A difficult lesson learned. Very well written.
Thank you Sadje!
It’s a pleasure!