thanks to you

i gave you a treasure
my most precious possession
you spat on it and left
it in the dust
you pretended to love and then
when my back was turned
you crumpled it up and
threw it away
what should i do?
i know i can't ever straighten
all the wrinkles out of it
it's permanently scarred
thanks to you
can i ever chance to give
it away again?
or will i be too fearful?
thanks to you

written june 3, 2000