Little boy

I planned out my day, thought you would too But you were lost in your headset, like I wasn’t in the room No candles, no calls, not even my name Just a silence that screamed you forgot everything And I waited, holding hope like a fool While you played make-believe, breaking every rule You’re just a little boy in a grown man’s frame Playing games while I was breaking, crying in vain You don’t know love, just the sound of your voice Echoing through empty toys I needed a man who’d care— You were just a little boy The next one came with a sharper smile Said all the right things—but only for a while I was hurt, in pain, but you laughed like a joke Then cursed me out like I deserved the smoke And I stood there, bleeding both inside and out Wondering why you’d k**k me when I was down You’re just a little boy in a grown man’s frame Quick to blame, quicker still with the shame You don’t know love, just the sound of your noise Drowning out what you destroy I needed a man who’d care— You were just a little boy Maybe one day, you’ll grow past your pride Learn how to show up, stand by someone’s side But I won’t be waiting—no, I’m done with your kind I’m taking back me, leaving you behind You’re just a little boy in a world too wide Hiding from truth, with nowhere to hide You don’t know love, only broken toys Treating hearts like throwaway joys I needed a man who’d care— But you’ll always be… Just a little boy