puppet strings

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Slow and steady wins the race

At least that’s what we’re told, right?

What they don’t tell you about is the Pain

Deep. Dark. Lonely. Cold. 

Out of mind, out of sight. 

Always on guard 

Freeze. Fight. Flight. 

What they don’t tell you about is the Vulnerability 

All in, head first 

Heart open, ready

Puppet strings as fingers, satin for lips

Words are just words in the end  

You’re so beautiful, he says 

You’re so smart, he says 

You’re everything I’ve ever wanted, he says 

My actions will speak differently... He says 

The eggshells begin to pile 

Like the bile in the pit of your stomach

The crunch is loud. sharp. 

It’s quiet. 

Why can’t you just be normal, he says 

Why do you have to feel so much, he says 

Everyone thinks you’re crazy... He says 

What they don’t tell you about is the After

Sleepless nights, hamsters in your brain

Hardened eyes, sharp

Empty heart, cold

Unperturbed 

Impervious 

Indestructible 

- puppet strings

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