Run!

Your eyes are darting here and there,

Looking for a quick escape.

The door is open.

Go on,

If you want.

What is it that I seem to be missing?

Conversation was going fine,

Suddenly the need for

Exit strategy?

Hmm…

Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful.

Don’t run because you’re drawn to me.

I am not pushing myself on you.

I am not wanting anything

But life…

Run away then. Run fast and hard.

Live to fear another day.

Die to save your fleeting mind

And repress your very self

Again.

-jenn long