Safe Check

I just can't do it
I can't tell you I'm okay
Because obviously I'm not

I'm a mess
A train wreck carrying too much embargo
Life is spiraling

Most times up, but others times down
The rest of my life is great
Until I get down to you

I get down on my hands and needs
And I pray for instructions
To love endlessly, yet to know when it's not worth it

I don't think you're worth it
Giving a second chance
Accepting that everybody deserves 'the benefit of the doubt'

I can't believe that anymore
I can't keep believing that you didn't mean to do it
And because you're going through a lot
Your actions are justified

What you're doing isn't right
Not to me
I never hurt you

I never would
I respected what I thought you were worth
You disrespected mine

Cheated me
Cheated me of the basic necessities to feel safe
I don't feel safe anymore

I feel the need to guard myself
Love me because that's the only way I can protect myself
Your love just isn't enough

It isn't enough to comfort me
Nor reassure me that there's somebody out there that has my back
Because of you, I have to watch my back

Keep a tight grip and my armor on
It just isn't safe anymore
Isn't safe to say you love me

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