I grew ever so weary
of tiptoeing around you
day to day living
became exhausting at best
Polite indifference sustained me
numbness engulfed my inner and outer self
all feelings for you
diminished day by day
When one does not know what may trigger a storm
the helplessness is palpable
I spent too many years
watching and guarding myself from impending disaster
Last night was cathartic
I realize that there are those who understand
I invited them into my madness
their protection has empowered me
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