I told everyone that I was happy, healthy, and smitten.

I never told anyone about

My wishes,

My hopes,

My dreams,

My secret desires.
I never told anyone I loved you.

I told everyone about

How you walked,

How you smiled,

How your personality sparkled,

How you looked.
I told everyone you were perfect.

I never told anyone about

What you whispered in my ear,

What I felt inside,

What you asked me to do,

What I said.
I never told anyone I said no.

I told everyone about

The party that night,

The magic sizzling in the air

The drinks we had,

The love you seemed to show for me,
I told everyone you were fine.

I never told anyone about

Your brutality,

Your forcefulness,

Your barbaric ways,

Your hand clapped over my mouth.
I never told anyone what had happened.

I told everyone about

How I was completely destroyed on the inside,

How I was suffering from unseen wounds,

How things would mend in time,

How I still loved you.
I told everyone you were the world to me.