He said

He kissed me right in front of my friends
Smearing red all over my face he said, “You know I love you.”
He held my hand in front of the world
Making me grin he said, “You know you are everything to me.” 

I met him three years ago
And everytime I see his face I learn something new
Like his favorite color is green
Like the color of my eyes, so doubtful

 He catered to my needs in front of the train passengers
Warmth spread over my body and he said, “You know you are the best.”
He spared me no expense at the store
Curious as to how I was to repay he said, “You know you deserve it.” 

I never knew what was to come
He created a bubble of happiness
Like every-day was to be the best one yet
But love scared me to the core  

He smacked me across the face right in front of my friends
Drawing blood from my lip he said, ”You know why.”
He smacked my ass right in from of my parents
Leaving a handprint he said, “You know you like it.”
 
I left him three years ago
And yet it repeats in my dreams
The feel of his rough, whiskered face against my breasts
That tingle returns…of love but mostly of fear

He called me a bitch in front of my boss and coworkers
Making me cry, he said, “You know it’s true.”
He pulled me out the door right before I took off my shoes
Creating shock he said, “You deserve to be alone.” 

He left me two years ago
And yet I remember every moment like it was yesterday
He wooed me so carefully and sensually
But our relationship was not meant to be

 I stood before my friends, family, and coworkers
Trembling I said, “I am free.”
“I know I deserve this,” I stated as I spread my arms wide
And there was applause.