When I say, “Fear me”
I don’t expect you to be afraid
It’s because I am of you
Or rather the trust that I gave
Seems to me
You belong
I’m a bit paranoid
I could be wrong
I don’t know why this is so urgent
How swiftly it came
Neither of us forced it…
Or paused the game
With ease you could hurt
Without even thinking
You could leave me cold,
Alone, and hardly breathing
One more fear
Ever scared
If my nightmares see light
I’ll cling to life
For now, you nourish
Your supplemental cares
Your smile is a flourish
That tickles my hairs
You claim innocence
But I say experienced
You’re way too practiced
No room for ignorance
A charmer
Well-rehearsed
Making me reliant
Under your curse
I shouldn’t be surprised
I knew forthright
You’ve already left
My use has been spent
Night.
Ashley Kirtman 