I Wanted, Instead

I wanted you to let me go
Instead you held a grudge

I wanted you to be a friends
Instead you became my enemy (frenemy?)

I wanted to tell you how I felt
Instead you unleashed your blows

I wanted to tell someone, anyone
Instead you silenced me with fear

I wanted to run away from you
Instead you blocked my path

I wanted it to just go away
Instead your family ran


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