The One That Gets to Stay

He was there when I thought I needed him,

swooping in like Superman to try and save the day.

Did I really need saving?

Not the kind that he was offering in his narcissistic way.

Why not leave the past alone?

Why break the silence after all these years?

I am looking to the future now.

I don’t have time to deal with more tears.

The words were muttered from his mouth,

“Don’t leave me. Please don't go away”.

But there isn't room for both of us, and I will be

the one that gets to stay.