The Replacement Lover Poem by Raymond Isaacs

I never minded when you woke me up
with your midnight calls.
Looking for a little laughter
when I could hear your tears fall.
I could hear you trying not to care
even though your silence said it all.
You tried to hide your heartache
But I could see it through your heart's walls.

He abused you but even then
You tried to defend him.
You're scared to open up your heart
feeling you might offend him.
Although you try,
you struggle to understand him.
I'm always here
It would be better if you'd just end him.

I am the one who's there
Whenever he makes you cry.
I am the one who tells the truth
While you are busy covering up his lies.
Why do you have to carry on like this
When all you have to do is say goodbye.
And what kills me is
Why should I be the other guy? ! ?