You belittled me
Scrutinized me
Used me
And ridiculed me.
You raped my innocence,
Your lies became my truth.
You shattered my fragility,
Your sugar-coated words satisfied
my hunger for security.
You found glory in my downfall,
You sheltered me with your façade,
You cheapened the true meaning of friendship.

And for that…I thank you…

--Glenda Ria Placio