you don't even know

you don't even know
that you hurt me
I never appear
in your mind
I'm sure you barely remember
leaving me so far behind
I'd be surprised if I were recognized
if you even recall my name
I bet you don't even acknowledge
that you're the one to blame

you don't even know
you destroyed me
with neither actions or words
all those words you never said to me
all those nouns and action verbs
you don't know that you are guilty
of hurting me so
all the times you have forgotten
I'm someone you used to know

           you don't remember
           my memory was not worth saving
           you don't remember
           the man I used to be
           I know I did
           my share of misbehaving
           but I don't deserve the pain
           you left inside of me

you don't even know
that I remember
you don't even know
that I exist
I'm somebody you got rid of
you couldn't wait
to cross me off your list
go ahead-- go your own way
with no thought except yourself
is it really that enjoyable
when you bring pain to someone else

you don't even know
that you hurt me
I never appear
in your mind
I'm sure you barely remember
leaving me so far behind