Killer Beauty

What I forgot to tell you, that day in the rain,

What I forgot to tell you when we first met,

What I forgot to tell you on our 10th birthday,

I forgot to mention that you're beautiful.

I forgot to tell you that my heart stops for a moment just thinking about your alluring presence.

I forgot to tell you that I love your curves,

your soft and smooth skin,

your star-filled eyes,

your beautiful smile.

I don't see that smile anymore.

I forgot to tell you until it was too late.

When I told you that you're beautiful, you didn't believe me.

They had been telling you otherwise for too long.

You were marring your skin, ripping your own hair out, trying to leave the body that betrayed you.

You were crying.

You were trying to make it better, but you didn't know how.

I didn't know either.

I forgot to tell you that I thought you were perfect,

I forgot to tell you that I've always thought you were perfect,

and you took it out on yourself.

Now- I won't forget to tell you that you'll always be beautiful to me.

But the damage is done.