no more

we excuse
we look the other way.
we enable.
we allow
bad behavior to ruin
our lives,
to take place,
time and time again
we forgive
transgressions.
we say it's love, it's
forever
and we must endure.
we must keep the flame
alive.
we're kind
and compassionate,
we bend and bend
in pain,
but life is too short
too sweet
and wonderful
to let it continue,
losing dignity and self.
no more.