And he
   dug under my nails
   knew my secrets
   could smell me

It seemed
   important
   necessary that it remain impossible
   cellular, genetic

And I
   relucted
   recanted
   resisted
   resigned
   reveled

And he
   relied on
   lied
   was lied to
   forgave
   crumbled

So we
   danced through hell
   made a mess
   tried to excuse
   barely survived

While she
   held on for dear life
   won