Could you

keep firmly in mind

that I told you

from the beginning

that I wasn't worth it?

Cause this house

of cards

we're building

is bound to collapse

from our sighs

(yours long suffering, mine in resignation)

I'd like to save you

from as much debris

as I can

Believe it or not

I grow tired

of the hurt

I leave behind

in my wake

that easily

could be avoided

if my warnings

had been heeded.

I'd spare you

all that my acquaintance

brings

if I thought

I could.

So

when you're cursing me

for a liar

or a cheat

or whatever you think fits

just remember

who swore it first.