Worse Than Betrayal

Together forever,

that’s what we said.

How naïve was I

to think you will stay,

keep your word just because I was keeping mine.

My dear,

it is not a tragic story of love

but of a broken friendship.

Losing a lover sure is tough

but have you ever lost a friend?

A friend through the highs and lows,

now all that remains are unfulfilled vows.

Promises we said we would never break

I saw them go down in flames.

Their charred ashes a bitter reminder

 of the time I held you dear.

People change, yes they do

but never thought it would be you.

Memories run through my mind

of those gleeful times

And I cannot decide,

do they bring me comfort?

Or merely add to my pain?

You were my happy place

But now I can feel my heart shrivel

every time I see your face.

Losing a lover sure is tough

but I hope you never undergo the pain

of losing a friend.

Because, trust me, my dear,

it feels worse than a betrayal.

~Riya