Devonne Brown

Don’t know when I’ve been so very let down
My lips pressed tight right into a grimace
Should have known, didn’t want to show the frown
Frustrated shake of the head, a red face.
Tears, a bitter smile, a heavier sigh, 
I should have known better than to trust you
Sag against the wall, attempting to hide
Hands that hang, lifeless, loose, out of your view.
I don’t want you to see my shuffling feet
Wand’ring around in confusion or shock
Wincing, wat’ring eyes that don’t need to meet
Yours. My heart shrinks. I won’t let you mock.
Me. Over your promise, Stumbled midstride
It won’t happen again, I know you lie.