Golden Rule

My timidity has reason for making me the way I am.
I’m quiet with intent because my yells would haunt you, my thoughts would sicken you,
and I would tear you apart otherwise.
I am not special,
I am merely capable because I’m only human.
Don’t be duped by false security:

I’m meek for your benefit and mine because I know that my collapse would bring endless misery upon me.

Don’t be duped by false security when I hold you and you sigh a little breath of relief to a man-sized teddy bear. I would gladly drop a pretense if only I was allowed.