counting lies

I used to count

her lies.
write them down on a piece
of paper.

she said this, did this,
etc.

etc.

I used to count them all
up

as if it mattered.
it didn't.

now it's hard to remember
why

I even cared, or took the time
with such

a person.
strange how life takes

a turn for the better once
free

from a toxic person.