Backfire

I'm done crying

This stupid weakness - in your eyes

I want to be strong for you

because that's what you need

My heart withers and throbs

under your compressing anger toward me

Through tear-stained eyes and pretty lies

I want to forget everything you said

to hide the marks along my arms

to hide the pain in my chest

I'm done trying

to be everything for you

Imperfection, I'm only human

I want to be myself

not a frightened little girl

My flesh grows numb and cold

as the electricity of your touch passes through me

Through love-fogged observations

I have to have you near me

to save me from my fears

to save me from myself

.....

.....

Goodnight.