I am in a hell of my own creation
I have built this cage around myself
And for what?
To feel comfort?
I know what misery feels like
I know what worthlessness feels like
I long for so much more
To feel different
To feel wanted
But that's the trap
The small amounts of bliss
The small amounts of worth
You know I can't resist
You are a predator and I the prey
You tell me what I want to hear and that's all it takes
You steal what is mine
You take my kindness
My compassion
My empathy
You turn it into insecurity
Loneliness
Hopelessness
Which gives you even more of an advantage
You know you then are the only one who can make me feel
Even if it is for the slightest moments
You have been so full on my weakness that you have made me forget my strength
You remind me that all I am good for is for you to play me like a ventriloquist plays their dummy
I believe you
I don't want to but I do
At least I have someone who makes me less alone
Let's be honest
I have defeated myself more times than you can count
It's nice to blame someone else for my misfortune
I keep breaking free of my shackles
Only to lock them even tighter a second later
You love that about me
You don't have to try so hard to wrap me in delusion
I'm not so sure I'll ever be okay on my own
Sometimes I think I will be chained until death releases me
I am not strong enough anymore
I give up
You do as you please and I'll be here waiting
A toy waiting to be played with.



























