You want me to join the world.
I see it.
In the way your eyes pull at mine.
The way you try to pull me into conversation.
You think I'm shy.
It's your mistake.
Why can't you see what I see?
Why can't you see I'm protecting everyone?
Why can't you see how fragile I am?
Why can't you see how close I am to breaking?
Can't you see I don't want to tear the world apart?
YOU ARE READING
Not me. (2023)
Short Storyso, I've been struggling for a long time now, and I never told anyone about it. I've never opened up. but I met someone who understands how I feel, and I'm beginning to feel again. I don't know how to do it, but I finally feel I can fight. I've been...
