I tried

I tried to say the words you wanted to hear-
But hard silence bit my tongue;
I tried to look you in the face, and not cry-
But I couldn't, and I turned to run

I tried to take in the misfortunes you named
But my chest collapsed and froze
I tried blinking back the hate I felt and the love I knew
But I figured you'd know

I tried to scream, but no words fled from my mouth
So I attempted a whisper
I tried to wave your hateful words away from me
When you said "I'm with her"

I swear I tried to tell you what you wanted to know
But your hate got in the way
I tried to push it all aside, I tried
But you've pushed so far away.