Peace

I spent years building self confidence

and you destroyed it in a few short months.

I put up boundary after boundary

and you took them down with a few words.

I’m in a constant state of combat-

ready to kick you to the curb and cut you off,

but your trojan horse approaches

and I fall for the trap you’ve set.

I’m tired of playing victim to a game

that I’m an equal part of.

I had the power to set myself free

and I gave it away for an ounce of your empathy.

I’m angry and embarrassed and ashamed.

I used to be confident,

but you’ve made me maimed.

I write these silly poems to think it all through

and then I wake up and wipe the slate brand new.

I’m beyond exhausted with our charade.

Tell me that you want me or send me on my way.

Give me peace in either form:

peace from love or peace from war.