For us

For us

Am I strong

To the perils of the world

Am I steadfast

To a love everlasting?

My love called me vulnerable today

Told me once I was strong

But no longer am I.

I thought I had to be strong

Back then

But no longer cause she is there

Am I vulnerable

To her, for her or by her?

Am I soft

To her  touch, her kiss

She said she loved me strong

Said I made her strong

When weak she became weak

“So stay strong my love

Stay strong not only for yourself

But for both us.”

Chest ripped apart

Heart torn out

Soulless pile of flesh

All in a flash

Almost you,

You made me snap…

I have stood proudly and tall

I, a self-proclaimed king

A puppet to your things

Not once did I think

A master puppeteer

Can up and quit