Protector

Once more

a fool I have been

allowing my heart

my hopes

to arise

to fill me

moron that I am.

One would think

nay

one who is smart

would know

to ignore the stubborn heart

those emotions

the feelings

remembering pain

anguish

when the heart broke anew

again

(and again

and again.)

Sitting here

sight blurred

veil of tears

aching

realizing

I have played my foolish game.

Allowing you behind the curtain

allowing you to see me

the one

hidden behind the public facade

none know the secrets I hide.

You made me

(make me)

feel safe.

I opened

(open)

myself to you.

Foolish woman I be.

Time has come

to be undone

to lock

throw away the key

protect myself

from…..

me.

©June 13/19

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