STOP

I need to stop leaving him messages.
I need to stop thinking he will return a favor.
I need to stop telling people he's different.
I need to stop morphing my scars.
I need to stop justifying abuse.
I need to stop disguising my tears.
I need to stop forming his excuses.
I need to stop driving all the way.
I need to stop waiting for wounds to heal.
I need to stop writing his script.
I need to stop imagining the hurt away.
I need to stop avoiding the truth.
I need to stop keeping score.
I need to stop ignoring the signs.

I need to
want to stop.