November 6, 2024
why is nobody able to stay
the same
to see the worth in me
i trust you enough to invite you into my home
to my safe space
into my heart
was it too dangerous?
to be this close
to radiation
cut me open, cast me aside
or let me drift away
into obscurity
nobody stays
(the same)
carve a spot in me to stay
then wither and
when i'm too shy
i'll leave it open
so one day, maybe you'll grow back
my soul is a patchwork
of everyone i've loved
of everyone i've known
of everyone who's left
their mark on my heart
the rust spots in my heart
will cry every time i hear someone say
fragile
i hate you
you burn me
but i know if you grew back,
i'd welcome you back into my den with open arms
and hand you my fragile little heart again
bandaged back together with memories and fantasies
of when i thought you could love me