Naked Soul Poem by Leigh Ladd

I wish that you could understand,
How much I hurt inside,
That when you do those things to me,
You do more damage to my pride.

There is no use in trying to escape,
Nowhere that I can hide,
The only thing that I can do,
Is cover the bruises and lie.

You promised me a wonderful life,
A magnificent and glorious affair,
Little did I realize,
I was stepping into the lion's lair.

The many times you said you love me,
Even more that you truly care,
Now I live a pitiful existence,
You left me with a soul that is bare.