“Cellophane”
completed on 4.27.19
i’ve always been scared of the unknown
so i wrapped my heart in cellophane
thin and transparent
but it was enough to keep me strong
but all the cracks in my soul
stretch and tear that cellophane
attacks that can seep inside
no barrier to shield me anymore
sometimes i wish I had been stronger
then a barrier paper thin
but I’m trying to grow stronger
grow a thicker skin
my progress and my regress
aren’t grounds for you to judge
i don’t need your critique or honesty
just let me unfold on my own
sometimes i just need my space
to figure out what makes my heart race
if i could just make this world slow down
then maybe my head wouldn’t pound
and then i could start feeling
far less lost and far more found
so maybe i’m ready to let you look in
bring out the best of me within
transient 