In control

 My feelings, sartorially discarded with silence

In the back of my mind,

They lure me in and in again like a lullaby

Bound to break the peace within me

 

Hiding behind false pretences

You are not avoiding confrontation, you seek conformity

And when I am the villain for uncovering your little lies

It will be my fault too for not loosening the tie

 

I am sensitive so you do the only thing sensible

Keep me at arm’s length, just so, that you stay in control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 But for a split second, the tide shifts

And I get a glimpse of a layer underneath

I have warmed up to you and there you are pretending, 

that you haven't warmed up to me too 

 

- Chelsea A.