By empyrean
Submitted by empyrean
Date: 2002 Dec 02
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contradictions

tangled feelings,
a twisted mess of a mixed up mind
tempted to go with what feels right
but stopped by old wounds that just don't seem to heal

so easily tripped by simple things
meaningless comments or gestures
that drag up what has been felt before

a tumbling snowballing effect
so afraid of being burnt again
yet I won't admit it openly
however i'm its written all over my face

a walking contradiction
demanding complete honesty
yet remain a semi-closed book

afraid of trusting
afraid of leaving myself open
afraid of getting too close
and being dragged over the coals all over again

all this mixed in with the fact that
i'm comfortable,
enjoy the company and feel safe
i think of you and smile

yet i fear you finding out who i am
and knowing this, you walk away