for jack you was never a man

“For Jack – You Were Never a Man” You were her first real shot at forever. She gave you calm in your chaos — And you thanked her with storms. You smiled with a snake’s grin, Said love, but meant control, Played faithful, While your hands were out there Catching everything that moved Except your own shame. Jack... You weren’t slick, just sloppy. Said “it was a mistake” — Nah. Mistakes are tripping over shoelaces, Not unzipping them for someone else. You didn’t just break her heart, You tried to rewrite her worth. But trust — She ain’t the one shattered now. You are. Shattered into every rumour flying ‘round town, Into every side-eye in the pub, Into every “nah, not him” When someone mentions your name With anything but disgust. She cried oceans. You paddled in puddles. She was building a life — You were building excuses. You called her "clingy," When all she did was care. You called her "too much," But you were never enough. You gaslit her 'til she forgot her own fire — But guess what, Jack? She’s lit again. And you? Still dim. Don’t call it regret, Call it recognition: You played a queen Like she was just a hand to fold — Now you’re left gambling With jokers. So here’s your legacy, Jack: Not “the one who got away.” But “The one who was never worth staying for