Shadows

Always,
Bringing the worst out of me
That person I try to hide
That person I try to disguise
That person that lives inside
And will always reside
Glancing quickly
And I look away
Swiftly
Hoping she doesn’t leave
Angry
Over something that arose within me
Killing thee
Softly
Vomiting my insecurities
Onto another human being
In a tussle because I just can’t trust
Myself
And
What he might do
Or
What he might say
It can’t be this way!
When I’m old and grey
I’ve seen those guys
I’ve performed that play
And then a voice said, “HEY”
It was what I had to do to protect you