I'm Still Bitter

I rarely think about you any more
You’re good as dead to me
To think I once pledged my undying love
Isn’t that a mystery?

But that was many years ago
I am so much different now
All grown up and backbone strong
Many years behind that gospel plow

Strangers and acquaintances ask me
What happened way back then?
What caused the love to break down?
Write it down now with your pen

Looking back, you said I was a quitter

But I’m not, I’m still bitter

It all boils down to this
It was wrong from the beginning
Red flags scattered everywhere
But Lord knows I still bought the ring

Your lies caused such pain and suffering
It took me years to stand up straight
I’ll never stop loving our kids
But for you? Just toxic hate

Should you try to call me up
I’ll let the phone line fry
Before I’d hear your manipulation
I’d crawl in the coffin and die

Looking back, you said I was a quitter

But I’m not, I’m still bitter

I’d like to say I hope you’re happy
Wish I had a happy tale to tell
But my conscious won’t allow it
Since I quit lying to myself

And while I’ve moved on in life
In a happy marriage now
I can’t help but call you a liar
‘Cause you broke the marriage vow

You tried your best to twist it
And put the blame on me
It’s true I was weak and timid
But I did treat you respectfully

Looking back, you said I was a quitter

But I’m not, I’m still bitter

Like a garbage man pickin’ up the same litter

Ooo, oooo, I’m still bitter

Like a mailman with a blister

Ooo, oooo, I’m still bitter

Like an abbey without a sister

Ooo, oooo, I’m still bitter

Like a president banned from Twitter

Ooo, oooo, I’m still bitter

Looking back, you said I was a quitter

But I’m not, I’m still bitter

By Royce Waxenfelter
7/26/21