Poison Words

Mary Black

I remember when we were sweethearts

I was safe with you, you were my protector

Those days are over, now I need someone

Someone to keep me safe from you



Love was all we had, we were young and sure

Who'd expect their love would turn to war?

I don't know who to pity more

How much pain can love endure?



I should leave you but I can't seem to

You say, "I'm sorry, dear," and I believe you

Though the next time may be the worst yet

How easily I forgive, how quickly you forget



The poison words, the ugliness

When low on hope and deep in debt

The promises that bring regret

For loving you, is this all I get?



The poison words, the ugliness

The cold remains of married bliss

To all our dreams, a fatal kiss

Oh what kind of love is this?