Torn

by Karin Erlacher   May 23, 2022


Peace, comfort, serenity
I found home in your arms
You're a place I feel safe
I know you won't bring me harm
So why can't I commit to this?
Why can't I let you in?
I'm scared you're going to leave
Before we ever get a chance to begin
Not because of you, but because of me
I've been through this before
Once upon a time, I had this
And then we both walked out the door
He had aspirations and goals
I felt like I was holding him back
So I committed relationship sabotage
And I started to pack
I suggested that we live separately
So he could focus on him; me on the kids
It worked out for a bit
Then turned to booty calls real quick
So we called it quits
And I moved away
And I haven't felt that kind of love
Until you came my way
So how can I know
That you won't ever let me go
No matter how much I insist
That you'll be better off alone
Because your happiness and life
Will always be a priority over my own
Maybe that's why I can't break these walls down

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