Strike

When letting someone in puts you in fight mode

[#3] Strike

I'm not the type to talk and bite

Would rather sit in a corner or hide

But then you come unannounced,

Drag me out of my haunted house

Knock all of my traps without a sound

Tell me what makes you tick,

Or the reason you're sick

Did you forget to bring an umbrella

Or did you have to deal with some kind of trauma?

Did they complain about your temper

Or was it something important they couldn't remember?

I reach for a knife, get ready to strike

Surely you'll leave once you see what's inside

Idle chatter, loud laughter

Where's the danger?

Still, I keep my weapon close to my chest

Maybe it's a test

How did your day go? 

Did you shop around again,

Got a good bargain?

Will your collection grow?

I can't tell why you like it so

Push and pull- the game I've only ever known

A worthy opponent's coming for my throne

A disturbing presence

Trying to shatter all of my defenses

This is pretty fun

Do you really not want to run?

I wanna know what you do before you close your eyes at night

Do you worry about tomorrow, 

Think about what you should've done right?

Does losing her bring you sorrow?

What can I do so you don't feel hollow?

I'm starting to lose a few screws

I'm getting too used to you

I throw the knife and wish you'd stay

Too late to push you away

Come and take accountability

Isn't this what you wanted from me?

Reviews

[Arundass TP]

Excellent imaginative and expressive writing. Powerful words. Nicely written