I don’t care what you sayI realize it’s my fault anyways
Sure I told Tiny that Willie was sleeping with Anne
But he didn’t have to go tell Adam, what a stupid man.
I guess it all happened in a fit of rage and fury
That I let that bit of information slip that should have buried.
The events that followed were upsetting and tragic
And quicker than I knew it the old times disappeared like magic.
Through my jealousy and thoughtless acts
I lost the man I love and have to face the facts
I couldn’t live with myself any more
So I checked into this place and haven’t left since I first came through the door
Now as I sit in this clean quiet place
I can think to myself and not have reporters jumping in my face.
All I want now is to be left alone and to have my conscience at rest,
But Willies face appears in my thoughts and doesn’t leave, like a pest.
Now, I have a right to be upset and mad
After all I helped Willie achieve, he should never have hurt me so bad.
I guess you could say he had it comin
And he should have known if he double crossed me he should be runnin.
I gave him the connections and kept him on track
And never once did I stab him in the back.
I worked long hours and stayed by his side
And working for him and being around him filled me with pride.
I loved him even though there were others in his life
And I don’t mean just Anne, but more women then even his own wife.
We often fought over those other girls he slept with
But he reassured me he didn’t love them and it was no myth.
Unfortunately I was another one of his fools
He played me like a card and used me like a tool.
Working as his secretary I believed only brought us closer
So it shocked me when he left me for his wife, who’s a poser.
But now I see I was an advantage for him to have and use
I don’t know if he ever loved me but he knows I’m vulnerable, and that he abused.
I know one thing for sure I would’ve made a damn good wife for him
And would’ve supported him and assisted him ‘til the lights went dim
Lucy’s not tough like me or strong enough to support the king
But I could’ve done it all, and carried his ring.
I will always remember that I made him what he was
Without me he’d be another voice in the crowd, another hum in the buzz.
I think Willie was an incredible man even though he is dead,
And he could’ve been great if he had only listened to what I said.
I knew these affairs would come back to haunt him
But he couldn’t stay away from the temptations that were beautiful and slim.
I may not be the best looking or dress the best or most fashionable way
But the way I worked made up for it and brought us the pay!
So now I remain here thinkin and sittin
Smoking my cigarette thinkin how things could’ve been different…
-Sadie Burke
