Don't Mind Me

For when I can't reach you.....brother.

Everything you say

Becomes a ticking time bomb

My guard is up

Permanently 

Just when I let it down

If only for a moment 

We light up

Ignite

Zero to one hundred in less than 3 seconds 

My tears will fall, inevitably

It seems only you

Can hurt me 

This way 

I tell myself I don't care

Apathy 

I cross my arms

Defiantly 

Set my jaw

Steel my gaze

I won't break 

Impenetrable wall 

But this doesn't seem to change

How my heart crumbles 

Just a little more

Every time the flames reach further 

I won't say I was never in the wrong 

I've spoken words of glass

Sharp and cruel 

I've callously brushed you aside

I.....was wrong 

Both of us have been......

You and I think differently 

We always will. 

I'm still in this if you are. 

I'm not going anywhere 

So don't mind me......

I'll always be here for you. 

Reviews

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

I have seen siblings fight with one another to the point of drawing blood and days later hug one another with undying love. I have seen a brother and sister arguing with one another to the point of screaming than turn their rage on anyone attempting to get between them. And later laughing about it. I have two brothers so I get it. This thoughtful piece reminds me of all those times.

[Lizzie A.]

Thank you Carlos, I appreciate the review. Yes I have 6 siblings so it was chaos walking for many years XD

[Gee]

I have 6 siblings who, since mum died in April 2019, I haven't seen, this through choice though. They will make contact as soon as anything goes wrong or they need a shoulder to cry on.
Families eh, you can't pick them...more is the shame :)
Enjoyed your words Lizzie

[Lizzie A.]

I'm glad you enjoyed :) Yes family is precious and simultaneously irritating at the same time.