Another One

I've had these metaphors playing tag in my head for a few days, so I finally sat down and wrote it out.  Hope you like it:

Playing Games

I won't be your yo-yo anymore.
I won't come and go as you please.
Quit playing with my heart strings.
I'll cut all ties and go my own way.


You've been playing me,
but my heart is not a toy
for you to buy, borrow, or break.
I won't belong to just any young boy.


I won't be your boomerang anymore.
I won't come back as you please.
Quit throwing me away.
I'll break shape and fly my own way.


You've been playing me,
but my love is not a toy
for you to enjoy then disregard.
I won't belong to just any boy.


I won't be yours anymore.
I'm free to do as I please.
Quit making me feel guilty.
I'm finally making my own way.


Now, I realize that some might say this has a bitter flavor to it.  I guess I have to admit that they might be right.  However, the point I really wanted to come across is that I want to be treated as a human being with real feelings.  "Making my own way" does not necessarily mean that I'm planning to be alone forever.  But I will be strong and make my own choices that make me happy.  I won't continue to play games with boys, but when the right man comes along that wants to make me happy, I'll gladly do all I can to reciprocate.