In a crowded hallway
With warm bodies
Radiating the smell of
Hard work, dedication,
A hundred degree weather,
And fatigue
Too close.
Everyone is too close to me
I can't breathe
I'm suffocating as you walk toward me
It takes me back
To younger days
That I've tried so hard to forget
But can never scorch away the feelings and damage still lingering to my body
So take it slow,
Be gentle,
Be easy
Caring
Soft and delicate like silky butterfly wings shining in the summer sun when a light breeze eases it's way through the leaves and the grass,
Caress me and look into my eyes
Stand alone with me
I'll try to be okay this time
I'll try not to be a deer in headlights
Don't pressure me
And don't make any sudden moves
Stay stock still and tell me what you're going to do
Ask me if I'm okay.
Ask me if I'm ready.
And if I finally find the courage,
Once it's over
Slowly open your eyes to look at me and give me a gentle, encouraging smile.
Know what it takes
Know what I'm faced with
Know that this will never leave me
Try to understand
Please don't get upset with me
Or think that there's something wrong with you.
Take a deep breath
And speak softly to me
~S~
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PoetryA poem book with original poems written by me. Covers a variety of different topics as it is a representation of life as I live and experience it. [Poems that aren't mine will credit the original author] //tw//: self harm, depression, suicidal tho...
