“You’re a robot” you replied and I laughed
Though I didn’t find it funny.
I just wanted you to think I was carefree,
Drama-free. Unlike her.

You destroyed me, you know.
For two years I rotted.
Did I give you my heart or my pride?
You broke what you had.
So I toughened up my defenses
With revenge as my purpose.

Every boy carried your face.
I did to you what you did to me.
Is this a vicious circle?
Built them up, Broke them down.
Revelled in my power,
Despaired in my loneliness.

A robot is a puppet without strings.
Unwittingly, you made me yours.
Every thought, every action
Was a reaction
Though you never spoke your commands,
Never knew a thing.

“I don’t remember the last time I cried”
Don’t you think that I’m strong?
“You’re a robot” you replied, and I laughed
Though I didn’t find it funny.